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fantastic

[/fænˈtæstɪk/]
adjective
fantástico
1. extraordinarily good; wonderful
That was a fantastic performance!
Aquela foi uma apresentação fantástica!
2. imaginative or fanciful; based on fantasy rather than reality
The story had fantastic elements with magical creatures.
A história tinha elementos fantásticos com criaturas mágicas.
3. remarkably large or impressive in amount or degree
They spent a fantastic amount of money on the wedding.
Eles gastaram uma quantidade fantástica de dinheiro no casamento.
NYC Slang
sick, fire, dope, ill
Synonyms
wonderfulmarvelousexcellentextraordinaryamazingimpressive
Antonyms
ordinarymediocredullterribleawfulrealistic

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fantástico
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
fantástico/dahora
can also use informal 'dahora' among younger speakers
São Paulo
fantástico/legal
can also use informal 'legal' for approval
Portugal
fantástico
same as Brazil, standard European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

fantastic voyage - an extraordinary journey or adventure
fantastic four - group of four extraordinary people or things
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