é total

[ɛ ˈtɔ.taw]

colloquial expression / interjection

it's totally / that's totally / it's for sure

1. An informal agreement or confirmation expressing complete certainty or approval; used to affirm something as absolutely true or agreed upon

A: 'That party was amazing!' B: 'It's total!'

A: 'Essa festa foi incrível!' B: 'É total!'

2. Slang expression of enthusiasm or endorsement

A: 'Should we go to the beach?' B: 'Yeah, it's total!'

A: 'Vamos na praia?' B: 'Sim, é total!'

NYC Slang

totally / for sure / no doubt

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

é total

Very common in casual spoken Portuguese, especially among younger speakers

Rio de Janeiro

é total

Frequently used in carioca slang

São Paulo

é total

Common in paulista colloquial speech

Portugal

é verdade / é certo

Less common in European Portuguese; more standard alternatives preferred

é total mesmo

é total demais

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