maravilha
1. A thing that is strikingly impressive or worthy of wonder; a miracle or wonder
The Grand Canyon is one of the marvels of the natural world.
O Grand Canyon é uma das maravilhas do mundo natural.
2. To feel surprise or wonder at something unexpected or extraordinary
I marvel at how quickly technology has evolved.
Fico maravilhado com a velocidade da evolução tecnológica.
3. A person or thing that is remarkably talented or capable
She is an absolute marvel when it comes to solving problems.
Ela é absolutamente uma maravilha quando se trata de resolver problemas.
In both American and Brazilian cultures, 'Marvel' is frequently associated with the Marvel Comics Universe and its superhero franchises (Marvel Studios, MCU). The word itself carries connotations of extraordinary achievement and wonder, deeply embedded in popular culture. In Brazil, 'maravilha' is equally used to express amazement and admiration, often in casual conversations ('Que maravilha!' meaning 'How wonderful!'). The term reflects universal human appreciation for the extraordinary.
NYC Slang
that's wild / that's crazy / straight-up amazing
Related Idioms & Phrases
work wonders/marvels - fazer maravilhas
a marvel of engineering - uma maravilha de engenharia
it's a marvel that - é uma maravilha que
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