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impressive performance

[/ɪmˈprɛsɪv pərˈfɔrməns/]
noun phrasefemininepl: impressive performances / desempenhos impressionantes
desempenho impressionante
1. A notable or striking display of skill, ability, or achievement that captures attention and admiration
Her impressive performance at the concert earned her a standing ovation.
Seu desempenho impressionante no concerto lhe rendeu uma ovação de pé.
2. An outstanding or exceptional execution of a task, role, or presentation
The team's impressive performance in the final match secured their victory.
O desempenho impressionante do time na partida final garantiu sua vitória.
NYC Slang
straight fire performance / killing it
Synonyms
outstanding performanceremarkable displaystellar performanceexceptional showingbrilliant execution
Antonyms
poor performancedisappointing displaymediocre showingweak execution

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desempenho impressionante
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
performance impressionante
occasional use of English loanword 'performance'
Rio de Janeiro
apresentação de tirar o fôlego
alternative colloquial expression meaning 'breathtaking presentation'
Portugal
desempenho notável / atuação impressionante
'atuação' is commonly used for performances in theater/cinema context

Related Idioms & Phrases

knock someone's socks off
break a leg
steal the show
bring down the house
blow someone away
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