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be dominant

[/bi ˈdɒmɪnənt/]
verb phrase
ser dominante
1. to be the most powerful, influential, or noticeable person or thing in a particular situation or group
The team's star player dominated the game from start to finish.
O jogador estrela do time foi dominante no jogo do início ao fim.
2. to have power or control over others
She tends to be dominant in social situations.
Ela tende a ser dominante em situações sociais.
3. to be most prominent or conspicuous
Red tones be dominant in this painting.
Os tons vermelhos são dominantes nesta pintura.
NYC Slang
run the show, be the boss, call the shots, be top dog
Synonyms
be in controlprevailbe superiorruleleadbe commanding
Antonyms
be submissivebe passivebe inferiorbe subordinatebe weak

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ser dominante
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
ser dominante/ser o dominante
emphasis on individual dominance in competitive contexts
Rio de Janeiro
ser dominante
standard usage, same as general Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
ser dominante
standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

rule the roost
wear the pants
call the shots
be in the driver's seat
have the upper hand
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