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costume novo

[kos-TOO-muh NOH-vuh]
nounmasculinepl: costumes novos
new suit/new costume
1. A newly acquired or newly made outfit of clothing, typically formal wear consisting of jacket and trousers or dress
He wore a new suit to the wedding.
Ele usava um costume novo no casamento.
2. A newly designed or recently made fancy dress or costume for theatrical or festive purposes
The actress changed into a new costume for the second act.
A atriz trocou para um costume novo no segundo ato.
NYC Slang
fresh fit / new threads
Synonyms
traje novofato novoroupa novavestiário novo
Antonyms
costume velhocostume usadoroupa velha

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
costume novo
Standard usage for new suit or formal outfit
Portugal
fato novo
More commonly used in Portugal than 'costume novo'
São Paulo
costume novo
Standard usage in formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

estar de costume novo - to be dressed up in a new suit
costume novo não faz o homem - clothes don't make the man
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