útil

[ˈu.tʃiw]

adjectivepl: úteis

useful

1. capable of being used for a practical purpose; helpful or advantageous

This tool is very useful for repairs.

Esta ferramenta é muito útil para reparos.

2. producing or able to produce a desired result or effect

Your advice was useful in making my decision.

Seu conselho foi útil na minha decisão.

3. having a practical application; functional

The useful life of the machine is 10 years.

A vida útil da máquina é de 10 anos.

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General Brazilian

útil

standard usage across Brazil

Portugal

útil

standard usage; same as Brazilian Portuguese

ser útil como um pé de cama - to be as useful as a bedpost (to be useless)

útil demais - overly helpful/useful in an annoying way

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