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greatest work

[ˈɡreɪtɪst wɜːrk]
noun phrasepl: greatest works
obra-prima
1. The most important or finest creative achievement of a person, artist, or organization
Michelangelo's greatest work is considered to be the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.
A obra-prima de Michelângelo é considerada o teto da Capela Sistina.
2. The pinnacle of accomplishment or success in a particular field or domain
Many critics believe that film to be her greatest work as a director.
Muitos críticos acreditam que esse filme seja sua maior obra como diretora.
Synonyms
masterpiecemagnum opuschef-d'œuvrecrowning achievementfinest work
Antonyms
weakest workleast significant workfailure

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
obra-prima
Most common and widely understood translation
Brazil
maior trabalho
More literal translation, less formal
Portugal
obra-prima
Standard usage, same as Brazilian Portuguese
Brazil
trabalho máximo
Alternative formal expression

Related Idioms & Phrases

the crowning achievement
the pinnacle of one's career
the best thing someone has created
magnum opus
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