excellent job

[ɪkˈselənt dʒɑb]
noun phrase
excelente trabalho
1. An expression of praise for work that is exceptionally well done, of high quality, or exceeding expectations
You finished the project ahead of schedule and within budget. Excellent job!
Você terminou o projeto antes do prazo e dentro do orçamento. Excelente trabalho!
2. Recognition of outstanding performance or achievement in a task or responsibility
The presentation was clear, well-organized, and engaging. Excellent job on the research.
A apresentação foi clara, bem organizada e envolvente. Excelente trabalho na pesquisa.
In American business culture, 'excellent job' is commonly used as immediate positive feedback in professional settings. In Brazilian Portuguese culture, the equivalent 'excelente trabalho' is used similarly in formal contexts, though Brazilians may use more enthusiastic and emotional expressions like 'show de trabalho' in informal settings. In Portugal, praise tends to be more restrained, with 'muito bom' being preferred.
NYC Slang
You killed it! / Killed it!
Synonyms / Sinônimos
great jobfantastic workoutstanding performancebrilliant effortsuperb work
Antonyms / Antônimos
poor jobterrible workawful performancesubpar effort

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
excelente trabalho
Standard formal and informal usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
show de trabalho
More colloquial, literally 'work show', commonly used in casual contexts
São Paulo
excelente trabalho / bom demais
Both formal and informal expressions used equally
Portugal
excelente trabalho / muito bom
More reserved tone; often 'muito bom' (very good) is preferred over 'excelente'

Related Words

praisecomplimentachievementperformanceaccomplishmentrecognition

Related Idioms & Phrases

knocked it out of the park
went above and beyond
nailed it
outdid yourself
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