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first-class

[/ˈfɜːst klɑːs/]
adjective
de primeira classe
1. of the highest quality or standard; excellent
This is a first-class hotel with excellent service.
Este é um hotel de primeira classe com excelente serviço.
2. relating to the most expensive or best category of travel accommodation
She bought a first-class ticket for the flight.
Ela comprou uma passagem de primeira classe para o voo.
3. of the highest academic grade or distinction
He graduated with a first-class honours degree.
Ele se formou com uma distinção de primeira classe.
NYC Slang
top-tier, A-list, bomb (when describing quality)
Synonyms
excellenttop-notchsuperiorpremiumoutstandingde excelente qualidadede primeira ordem
Antonyms
second-rateinferiormediocrepoorde segunda classeinferior

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
de primeira classe / de primeira qualidade
commonly used in commercial and travel contexts
São Paulo
de primeira classe / top
modern usage may incorporate English 'top'
Portugal
de primeira classe / de primeira ordem
traditional and formal usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

first-class citizen
first-class mail
travel first-class
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