Excel

[ɪkˈsel / ˈɛksɛl]
verb/noun
exceler; planilha eletrônica (software)
1. To be exceptionally good at or proficient in an activity or subject
She excels in mathematics and science.
Ela excele em matemática e ciências.
2. To surpass others; to be superior
The team excelled their competitors in every aspect.
O time superou seus competidores em todos os aspectos.
3. Microsoft Excel - a spreadsheet application software
I need to create a budget in Excel.
Preciso criar um orçamento no Excel.
In Brazilian business and tech environments, 'Excel' is frequently used as both verb and noun, often keeping the English term 'Excel' when referring to the Microsoft software rather than translating to 'planilha eletrônica.' The verb 'exceler' is used in formal and academic contexts to describe exceptional performance. Excel spreadsheets are ubiquitous in Brazilian workplaces, making familiarity with this software a basic professional skill.
NYC Slang
kill it
Synonyms / Sinônimos
surpassoutshineshinesucceedstand outthriveflourish
Antonyms / Antônimos
failunderperformlagstrugglefall short

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
exceler
Most common usage for the verb meaning to surpass or be proficient
São Paulo
planilha / Excel
Spreadsheet software commonly referred to by the English brand name
Rio de Janeiro
exceler
Standard usage consistent with general Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
exceler
European Portuguese uses same root; software often called 'folha de cálculo'

Related Words

excellenceexcellentexcellingspreadsheetperformanceachievement

Related Idioms & Phrases

excel oneself - to do better than one has done before
excel at something - to be particularly good at a specific skill or subject
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