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good situation

[/ɡʊd sɪtʃuˈeɪʃən/]
noun phrasepl: 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 circumstancesadvantageous positiongood conditionpositive circumstances
Antonyms
bad situationdifficult circumstancesunfavorable positionpredicament

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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