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extra

[/ˈɛkstrə/]
adjective/noun/adverbpl: extras (noun)
extra
1. More than is usual, necessary, or expected; additional
I need extra time to finish this project.
Preciso de tempo extra para terminar este projeto.
2. A person hired to appear in a crowd scene in a film or television production
She worked as an extra in that Hollywood movie.
Ela trabalhou como figurante naquele filme de Hollywood.
3. Something that is additional or supplementary, often at an additional cost
The car comes with several useful extras.
O carro vem com vários acessórios úteis.
4. To an exceptional degree; especially
That pizza is extra delicious.
Essa pizza é extra deliciosa.
NYC Slang
extra (as in 'that's so extra' meaning excessive or over-the-top)
Synonyms
additionalsupplementarysurplusexcessextra helping
Antonyms
lackinginsufficientessentialnecessary

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
extra
Same usage as English; also commonly means 'figurante' in film/TV context
Rio de Janeiro
extra
Used colloquially to mean something exceptional or over-the-top
São Paulo
extra
Standard usage; also refers to supplementary features or items
Portugal
extra
Same usage as English; alternative 'suplementar' for supplementary contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

go the extra mile
extra virgin olive oil
nothing extra
extras included
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