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be likeable
[bi ˈlaɪkəbəl]
verb phrase
ser simpático/agradável
1.
to have qualities that make others like or enjoy your company
She has a warm personality that makes her very likeable.
Ela tem uma personalidade calorosa que a torna muito simpática.
2.
to be attractive or appealing to others
He worked hard to be more likeable at his new job.
Ele se esforçou para ser mais agradável em seu novo emprego.
NYC Slang
be cool/be chill
Synonyms
be charming
be pleasant
be appealing
be personable
be friendly
be genial
Antonyms
be unlikeable
be disagreeable
be unpleasant
be unappealing
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
ser simpático/ser legal
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
ser bacana/ser legal
More informal, popular in urban areas
Portugal
ser simpático/ser agradável
Formal and informal contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
have a winning personality
have the gift of the gab
be a people person
have a magnetic personality
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