Einstein

[/ˈaɪnstaɪn/]
nounmasculine
Einstein
1. Albert Einstein (1879-1955), German-born theoretical physicist who developed the theory of relativity and is widely recognized as one of the most influential scientists of all time
Einstein's theory of relativity revolutionized our understanding of space and time.
A teoria da relatividade de Einstein revolucionou nossa compreensão do espaço e do tempo.
2. A person of exceptional intelligence or genius, especially in scientific or mathematical fields
He's considered an Einstein in the field of quantum physics.
Ele é considerado um Einstein no campo da física quântica.
Einstein is a universally recognized name used across both Brazilian Portuguese and English-speaking cultures. The name has become synonymous with genius and scientific brilliance. In colloquial usage, calling someone 'an Einstein' is a compliment indicating exceptional intelligence, while 'You don't have to be an Einstein' is an idiom suggesting something is easy to understand.
NYC Slang
brainiac, genius, egghead (when referring to an intelligent person)
Synonyms / Sinônimos
geniuspolymathintellectual

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
Einstein
Used as a proper noun for the scientist or as a common noun meaning genius
Portugal
Einstein
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese; name remains unchanged

Related Words

relativityphysicisttheorysciencegenius

Related Idioms & Phrases

You don't have to be an Einstein to understand this
He's no Einstein (meaning someone is not very intelligent)
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