fit

[/fɪt/]

verb/adjective/noun

ajustar, caber, adequado

1. (verb) to be the right size or shape for something

This dress fits you perfectly.

Este vestido fica perfeito em você.

2. (verb) to put something into a space

Can you fit all these books on the shelf?

Você consegue encaixar todos esses livros na prateleira?

3. (adjective) in good physical condition; healthy

He is very fit after his training.

Ele está muito em forma após seu treinamento.

4. (adjective) suitable or appropriate

This is not fit for public consumption.

Isto não é adequado para consumo público.

5. (noun) a sudden attack or outburst

She had a fit of anger.

Ela teve um acesso de raiva.

NYC Slang

fit - cool outfit or appearance (e.g., 'That's a nice fit!' meaning nice clothes)

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

caber, ajustar, adequado

Standard usage throughout Brazil

São Paulo

caber, encaixar

Common in urban context

Rio de Janeiro

caber, dar certo

Colloquial variations common

Portugal

encaixar, adaptar, apropriado

Similar to Brazilian but with slight pronunciation differences

fit the bill - atender aos requisitos

fit like a glove - ajustar perfeitamente

have/throw a fit - ter um acesso de raiva

fit as a fiddle - estar em perfeita forma

survival of the fittest - sobrevivência do mais apto

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