ideia

[i-ˈdɛ-ə]

nounfemininepl: ideias

idea

1. A thought, concept, or mental representation

He had a brilliant idea for the project.

Ele teve uma ideia brilhante para o projeto.

2. An opinion or belief

What's your idea about this situation?

Qual é a sua ideia sobre essa situação?

3. A plan or intention

The idea is to finish by Friday.

A ideia é terminar até sexta-feira.

4. A vague notion or impression

I have no idea where she went.

Não tenho ideia de onde ela foi.

NYC Slang

thought, concept, notion

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

ideia

Standard usage across Brazil

São Paulo

ideia

Standard usage, common in business contexts

Rio de Janeiro

ideia

Standard usage, may be contracted in casual speech

Portugal

ideia

Standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

ter uma ideia fixa (to have a fixed idea)

dar uma ideia (to give an idea)

fazer ideia (to have an idea/notion)

não ter a menor ideia (to have no idea whatsoever)

puxar pela ideia (to rack one's brain)

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