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excessivo

[ɛk.sɛ.ˈsi.vu]
adjectivemasculinepl: excessivos
excessive
1. Going beyond the limits of what is acceptable, reasonable, or necessary; immoderate
The prices at that restaurant are excessive.
Os preços daquele restaurante são excessivos.
2. Characterized by or indulging in excess; extravagant
He has an excessive lifestyle with too much spending.
Ele tem um estilo de vida excessivo com gastos demais.
3. Beyond what is needed or normal; superfluous
The amount of salt in this dish is excessive.
A quantidade de sal neste prato é excessiva.
NYC Slang
extra
Synonyms
imoderadoexorbitantedesmedidointemperanteabusivo
Antonyms
moderadocomedidofrugaladequadorazoável

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
excessivo
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
excessivo
Standard usage; may colloquially say 'demais' in informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
excessivo
Standard usage; colloquially 'de mais' or 'demais'
Portugal
excessivo
Standard usage; identical to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

ir ao excesso
levar ao extremo
passada dos limites
fora de proporção
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