be well-read

[/bi wɛl rɛd/]

verb phrase

ser bem-lido; ser culto; ter muita leitura

1. to have read many books and have extensive knowledge of literature

She is well-read in classical literature.

Ela é bem-lida em literatura clássica.

2. to be knowledgeable and educated through reading

He is a well-read person who can discuss any topic.

Ele é uma pessoa bem-lida que pode discutir qualquer tópico.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

ser bem-lido; ter muita leitura

commonly used to describe someone with extensive reading experience

São Paulo

ser culto; ser instruído

may emphasize overall cultural knowledge rather than just reading

Portugal

ser bem-lido; ser letrado

standard usage, sometimes with slightly more formal tone

have one's nose in a book

be a bookworm

have read everything under the sun

be widely read

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