extraordinary experience

[/ɪkˈstrɔːrdəneri ɪkˈspɪriəns/ or /ɛkstraɔrdiˈnɛri ɛksperijˈẽsia/]
noun phrasefemininepl: extraordinary experiences / experiências extraordinárias
experiência extraordinária
1. An unusually remarkable, memorable, or impressive event or occurrence that stands out from ordinary life
Traveling through Southeast Asia was an extraordinary experience that changed my perspective on life.
Viajar pelo Sudeste Asiático foi uma experiência extraordinária que mudou minha perspectiva sobre a vida.
2. An encounter or situation that exceeds normal expectations in a profound or unexpected way
Meeting the famous author in person was an extraordinary experience for the literature students.
Conhecer pessoalmente o famoso autor foi uma experiência extraordinária para os alunos de literatura.
In Brazil, people often emphasize extraordinary experiences as important moments for personal growth and storytelling. The phrase is commonly used in travel narratives, educational contexts, and personal testimonies. Americans tend to use this phrase enthusiastically when describing travel, personal achievements, or unexpected encounters. The concept values novelty and personal transformation in both cultures.
NYC Slang
unreal experience / out-of-this-world experience / mind-blowing experience
Synonyms / Sinônimos
remarkable experienceunforgettable experienceexceptional experienceamazing experiencewonderful experiencememorable experience
Antonyms / Antônimos
ordinary experiencecommon experiencemundane experienceroutine experienceforgettable experience

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
experiência extraordinária
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
experiência demais / experiência de tirar o fôlego
More colloquial expressions emphasizing the breathtaking nature
São Paulo
experiência extraordinária / experiência de outro mundo
Standard or hyperbolic expressions commonly used
Portugal
experiência extraordinária / experiência notável
Portuguese also uses 'experiência notável' more frequently

Related Words

adventurememorable momentlife-changing eventunique encounterexceptional situation

Related Idioms & Phrases

the experience of a lifetime
beyond one's wildest dreams
a walk on the wild side
once in a blue moon
experiência inesquecível
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