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fantastical things

[fan-TAS-ti-kul THINGZ]
noun phrase
coisas fantásticas
1. Imaginary, magical, or extraordinarily imaginative objects, events, or concepts that defy reality
The children loved reading about fantastical things in the fantasy novel.
As crianças adoravam ler sobre coisas fantásticas no romance de fantasia.
2. Remarkable or impressive things that seem unbelievable or extraordinary
The magician performed fantastical things that amazed the entire audience.
O mágico realizou coisas fantásticas que impressionaram toda a plateia.
NYC Slang
wild things, crazy stuff, off-the-wall things
Synonyms
magical thingswonderful thingsextraordinary thingsimaginary thingsmarvelous things
Antonyms
ordinary thingsmundane thingsrealistic thingscommon things

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
coisas fantásticas
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
coisas fantásticas
Standard usage, may be emphasized colloquially
São Paulo
coisas fantásticas
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
coisas fantásticas
Standard usage; may also use 'coisas maravilhosas'

Related Idioms & Phrases

out of this world
beyond imagination
like something out of a storybook
pura ficção científica
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