be trendy

[/bi ˈtrɛndi/]
verb phrase
estar na moda; ser trendy
1. to be fashionable, stylish, or currently popular
That new café is really trendy right now.
Aquele novo café está muito na moda agora.
2. to follow or adopt current trends and fashions
She always manages to be trendy without trying too hard.
Ela sempre consegue estar na moda sem precisar tentar muito.
3. to be aware of and up-to-date with contemporary styles
Gen Z wants to be trendy on social media.
A Gen Z quer estar na moda nas redes sociais.
In Brazil, 'estar na moda' is the traditional phrase, but 'ser trendy' or 'trending' have become increasingly popular among younger generations influenced by social media and English language usage. In the USA and NYC, this phrase is frequently used in fashion, social media, and lifestyle contexts. The expression reflects global consumer culture and the rapid cycle of fashion trends amplified by digital platforms.
NYC Slang
be fire; be it; be poppin'
Synonyms / Sinônimos
be fashionablebe stylishbe in voguebe hipbe cool
Antonyms / Antônimos
be outdatedbe old-fashionedbe unfashionablebe passé

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estar na moda; ser trendy
commonly used in both formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
estar em alta; estar trendy
more casual usage, especially among younger demographics
São Paulo
estar na moda; ser trend
business and fashion hub often uses English loanword 'trend'
Portugal
estar na moda; ser trendy
similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese; trendy becoming increasingly common

Related Words

trendfashionstylevoguetrendsetterfashionista

Related Idioms & Phrases

follow the crowd
keep up with the times
be on point
be all the rage
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