amazes

[/əˈmeɪzɪz/]
verb
surpreende, maravilha, deixa boquiaberto
1. Third person singular present tense of 'amaze'; causes someone to be extremely surprised or impressed
Her talent amazes everyone who sees her perform.
Seu talento surpreende a todos que a veem se apresentar.
2. Astonishes or stuns with something unexpected or extraordinary
It amazes me how quickly children learn languages.
Me maravilha como as crianças aprendem idiomas tão rapidamente.
3. Fills with wonder or bewilderment
The complexity of the human brain amazes scientists.
A complexidade do cérebro humano deixa cientistas maravilhados.
In both American and Brazilian English/Portuguese cultures, expressing amazement is a common conversational tool. Brazilians often use 'surpreende' in casual speech, while 'maravilha' carries a sense of wonder and awe. The word is frequently used in social media and everyday conversation to express genuine surprise or admiration.
NYC Slang
blows your mind, wows, knocks your socks off
Synonyms / Sinônimos
astoundsastonishesstunsimpressesbewilderssurprises
Antonyms / Antônimos
boresdisappointspredictable

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
surpreende, maravilha
Most common usage in everyday Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
surpreende, deixa boquiaberto
Colloquial usage; 'deixa boquiaberto' (leaves open-mouthed) is popular in Rio
São Paulo
surpreende, espanta
More formal business and academic contexts
Portugal
espanta, surpreende, pasma
Portuguese usage; 'pasma' is more archaic but still used in literature

Related Words

amazementamazingamazedamazinglywonderastonishment

Related Idioms & Phrases

it amazes me that
amazed and delighted
never ceases to amaze
what amazes me most is
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