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good situation
[/ɡʊd sɪtʃuˈeɪʃən/]
noun phrase
pl: good situations
boa situação
1.
A favorable or advantageous set of circumstances or conditions
After getting the promotion, she found herself in a good situation.
Depois de receber a promoção, ela se viu em uma boa situação.
2.
A comfortable or secure state of affairs, particularly regarding finances or personal well-being
They are in a good situation financially and can afford to buy a house.
Eles estão em uma boa situação financeira e podem se dar ao luxo de comprar uma casa.
NYC Slang
good spot / good place to be
Synonyms
favorable circumstances
advantageous position
good condition
positive circumstances
Antonyms
bad situation
difficult circumstances
unfavorable position
predicament
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
boa situação
most common usage
São Paulo
boa situação / estar bem de vida
also used to indicate financial well-being
Portugal
boa situação
identical usage to Brazil
Related Idioms & Phrases
in a good place
sitting pretty
on top of the world
estar bem de vida (Brazilian)
estar numa boa (Brazilian colloquial)
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