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é educado

[ɛ ɛ.du.ˈka.du]
verb phrase (third person singular present indicative of 'ser' + adjective)masculine (agrees with masculine subject)pl: são educados
is polite / is well-mannered / is educated
1. describes someone who has good manners, is courteous, and behaves respectfully
He is polite and always says please and thank you.
Ele é educado e sempre diz por favor e obrigado.
2. describes someone who is well-bred or has received proper upbringing and training
She is a well-educated and cultured person.
Ela é uma pessoa educada e culta.
NYC Slang
he's/she's got manners
Synonyms
é cortêsé bem-educadoé gentilé refinadoé respeitoso
Antonyms
é mal-educadoé grosseiroé desrespeitosoé rude

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
é educado
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
é educado
Standard usage; may also emphasize 'bem-educado' for clarity

Related Idioms & Phrases

é uma pessoa de bom tom
tem boa educação
sabe viver em sociedade
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