interesting material

[ˈɪn.tər.ə.stɪŋ məˈtɪr.i.əl]
noun phrasepl: interesting materials
material interessante
1. Content, substance, or subject matter that captures attention, engages curiosity, or provides intellectual stimulation
The professor presented interesting material about ancient civilizations in today's lecture.
O professor apresentou material interessante sobre civilizações antigas na aula de hoje.
2. Physical or tangible substances or resources that are noteworthy, valuable, or worthy of study
The archaeologist discovered interesting material from the excavation site.
O arqueólogo descobriu material interessante do sítio de escavação.
3. Information, data, or resources that are engaging and compelling for a specific purpose or audience
This book contains interesting material for anyone studying literature.
Este livro contém material interessante para qualquer pessoa que estude literatura.
In Brazilian educational contexts, 'material interessante' is commonly used in academic settings to describe course content or learning resources. In American English, particularly in NYC, this might be casually referred to as 'interesting stuff' or simply 'good material.' The phrase emphasizes both intellectual engagement and practical value.
NYC Slang
interesting stuff / good material
Synonyms / Sinônimos
engaging contentcompelling materialfascinating subject matternoteworthy substancestimulating information
Antonyms / Antônimos
boring materialdull contenttedious subject matteruninteresting informationmundane material

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
material interessante
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
material interessante / conteúdo legal
May use 'conteúdo legal' informally for engaging material
São Paulo
material interessante / material de qualidade
More formal academic usage
Portugal
material interessante / matéria interessante
May use 'matéria' instead of 'material' in some contexts

Related Words

contentsubject matterresourcesinformationengagingcompellingfascinating

Related Idioms & Phrases

food for thought
worth one's while
meat and potatoes
grist for the mill
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