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be excellent
[/bi ɪɡˈzɛlənt/]
verb phrase
ser excelente
1.
to be of outstanding quality; to perform or exist at a superior level
Your presentation was excellent.
Sua apresentação foi excelente.
2.
to be exceptionally good or admirable in character or ability
She will be excellent in her new role.
Ela será excelente em seu novo papel.
NYC Slang
be fire / be lit / be dope
Synonyms
be outstanding
be superb
be superior
be first-rate
be exceptional
Antonyms
be poor
be mediocre
be inferior
be terrible
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
ser excelente
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
ser excelente / ser top demais
Colloquial addition common in Rio
São Paulo
ser excelente / ser fera
Informal variation in São Paulo
Portugal
ser excelente
Standard European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
be top-notch
be second to none
be in a class of its own
be the best
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