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fitting

[ˈfɪtɪŋ]
adjective/nounN/A (adjective); masculine (noun)pl: N/A (adjective); fittings (noun)
apropriado; acessório
1. (adjective) suitable or appropriate for a particular situation or purpose
It is fitting that we celebrate her achievements.
É apropriado que celebremos suas realizações.
2. (noun) a small part or accessory, especially in plumbing or electrical work
The plumber replaced the copper fittings in the bathroom.
O encanador substituiu os acessórios de cobre no banheiro.
3. (noun) the process of trying on clothes to ensure they fit properly
The dress fitting took two hours.
A prova de vestido levou duas horas.
Synonyms
appropriatesuitableproperaptbecoming
Antonyms
unfittinginappropriateunsuitableimproper

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
apropriado; acessório
standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
adequado; peça
slightly more formal alternative
Portugal
apropriado; acessório; raccord
raccord used in technical contexts for plumbing fittings

Related Idioms & Phrases

fitting room - provador
a fitting tribute - uma homenagem apropriada
fitting the bill - atender aos requisitos
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