high standard

[/haɪ ˈstændərd/]
noun phrasepl: high standards
alto padrão
1. a level of quality, performance, or attainment that is above average or considered excellent
The company maintains high standards in all its products.
A empresa mantém altos padrões em todos os seus produtos.
2. strict or demanding requirements or expectations
She has high standards for her work.
Ela tem altos padrões para seu trabalho.
3. principles or ideals that guide moral or ethical behavior
He refused to compromise his high standards of integrity.
Ele recusou comprometer seus altos padrões de integridade.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'high standard' is frequently used in business, education, and personal development discussions. In Brazil, maintaining 'altos padrões' is culturally valued in professional environments. In the USA, having 'high standards' is often associated with personal ambition and perfectionism, reflecting the cultural emphasis on individual achievement and excellence.
NYC Slang
keeping it real / keeping it tight (maintaining excellence and high quality)
Synonyms / Sinônimos
high qualityexcellencesuperior standardrigorous requirementexacting standard
Antonyms / Antônimos
low standardpoor qualitymediocritysubstandard

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
alto padrão
most common usage in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
padrão elevado
alternative phrasing, equally acceptable
São Paulo
alto padrão
commonly used in business and professional contexts
Portugal
elevado padrão
slightly different word order in European Portuguese

Related Words

qualityexcellencecriterionbenchmarkexpectation

Related Idioms & Phrases

raise the bar
set the bar high
live up to expectations
meet the mark
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