invaluable service

[ɪnˈvæljuəbəl ˈsɜːrvɪs]
noun phrasepl: invaluable services
serviço inestimável
1. a service or help that is extremely useful and important, and cannot be valued in monetary terms
The volunteer provided invaluable service to the community during the disaster.
O voluntário prestou serviço inestimável à comunidade durante o desastre.
2. assistance or work that has immense worth and is beyond price
Her invaluable service to the organization helped it grow significantly.
Seu serviço inestimável para a organização ajudou-a a crescer significativamente.
This phrase is commonly used in both American and Brazilian English to express deep gratitude and recognition of exceptional help. In professional contexts, it's frequently used in letters of recommendation, acknowledgments sections of academic work, and formal thank-you statements. In Brazil, it reflects the cultural value of recognizing and appreciating significant contributions from others.
NYC Slang
that's gold, Jerry / gold-standard help
Synonyms / Sinônimos
precious servicepriceless assistanceessential helpcrucial supportindispensable aid
Antonyms / Antônimos
worthless serviceuseless helpdispensable assistancenegligible aid

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
serviço inestimável
most common translation used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
serviço inestimável / ajuda de ouro
may use colloquial 'ajuda de ouro' (golden help) in informal contexts
São Paulo
serviço inestimável
formal business contexts prefer the literal translation
Portugal
serviço inestimável
identical usage; may also use 'serviço de inestimável valor'

Related Words

valuablecontributionassistancesupporthelpworthy

Related Idioms & Phrases

worth its weight in gold
worth one's salt
go the extra mile
render a service
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