épico
1. (adjective) Relating to or characteristic of an epic; grand, impressive, or heroic in scale or scope
The battle scenes in the movie were truly epic.
As cenas de batalha no filme foram verdadeiramente épicas.
2. (adjective) Informal: impressively great or impressive
We had an epic adventure last summer.
Tivemos uma aventura épica no verão passado.
3. (noun) A long narrative poem typically about heroic or legendary figures and their deeds
Homer's Odyssey is one of the greatest epics of Western literature.
A Odisseia de Homero é uma das maiores epopeias da literatura ocidental.
4. (noun) A long film, book, or other work dealing with a grand or heroic subject
The director created an epic about the founding of the nation.
O diretor criou uma epopeia sobre a fundação da nação.
The word 'epic' has become ubiquitous in contemporary English and Brazilian Portuguese, especially among young people on social media and gaming communities. Originally referring to classical literary works like The Iliad and The Odyssey, it has evolved to describe anything impressively grand or memorable. In Brazil, 'épico' is widely used in informal contexts to praise achievements, events, or experiences, particularly in digital culture and memes.
Related Idioms & Phrases
epic fail - an embarrassingly large failure
epic win - an impressive success
that's epic - that's amazing/impressive
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