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exotic

[/ɪɡˈzɒtɪk/]
adjective
exótico
1. originating in or characteristic of a distant foreign country
She wore an exotic dress from Thailand.
Ela usava um vestido exótico da Tailândia.
2. strikingly, excitingly, or mysteriously different or unusual
The restaurant offered exotic flavors from around the world.
O restaurante oferecia sabores exóticos de todo o mundo.
3. not native; introduced from abroad
exotic plants in the botanical garden
plantas exóticas no jardim botânico
Synonyms
foreignunusualstrangedifferentstrikingfascinatingmysterious
Antonyms
nativedomesticordinarycommonfamiliarlocal

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
exótico
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
exótico
commonly used in tourism and fashion contexts
São Paulo
exótico
standard usage in business and culinary contexts
Portugal
exótico
standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

exotic dancer
exotic pet
exotic car
exotic fruit
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