be impressive

[bi ɪmˈprɛsɪv]

verb phrase

ser impressionante

1. to make a strong positive effect on someone; to cause admiration or respect

Her performance was impressive and earned a standing ovation.

Seu desempenho foi impressionante e recebeu uma ovação de pé.

2. to stand out as remarkable or worthy of attention

The new technology will be impressive to investors.

A nova tecnologia será impressionante para os investidores.

NYC Slang

be fire / be dope / be sick / be tight

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

ser impressionante

most common usage across Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

ser impressionante / ser legal demais

colloquial: 'ser legal demais' (be really cool)

São Paulo

ser impressionante / ser show

colloquial: 'ser show' (be awesome)

Portugal

ser impressionante / ser notável

formal usage preferred; 'ser notável' more formal alternative

knock someone's socks off

blow someone away

make an impression

turn heads

wow someone

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