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be polished

[/bi ˈpɒlɪʃt/]
verb phrase
ser polido; estar polido
1. to have a smooth, shiny surface as a result of polishing
The marble floor is polished and gleaming.
O piso de mármore é polido e brilha.
2. to be refined, elegant, or sophisticated in manner or appearance
She is polished in her speech and appearance.
Ela é polida em sua fala e aparência.
3. to be well-finished or perfected
His presentation was polished and professional.
Sua apresentação era polida e profissional.
Synonyms
be refinedbe smoothbe shinybe elegantbe sophisticated
Antonyms
be roughbe dullbe crudebe unfinished

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ser polido; estar polido
Common usage in both contexts
São Paulo
ser polido; estar polido
Standard usage
Portugal
ser polido; estar polido
Standard European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

polish up
put a shine on something
put one's best foot forward
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