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just right
[dʒʌst raɪt]
adjective/adverb
perfeito/perfeitamente, exatamente certo
1.
exactly as desired; perfectly suitable or appropriate
The temperature of the water is just right for swimming.
A temperatura da água está perfeita para nadar.
2.
in the exact amount or degree needed
Add salt until it tastes just right.
Adicione sal até ficar com o gosto exatamente certo.
3.
neither too much nor too little
The porridge was not too hot and not too cold, it was just right.
O mingau não estava muito quente nem muito frio, estava perfeito.
NYC Slang
on point, perfect, fire
Synonyms
perfect
ideal
exactly right
spot on
appropriate
suitable
fitting
Antonyms
wrong
unsuitable
inappropriate
imperfect
inadequate
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
perfeito, exatamente certo, do jeitinho certo
Most common translation in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
do jeito certo, perfeito
Common colloquial usage
Portugal
exatamente certo, ideal, perfeito
More formal in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
hit the sweet spot
in the sweet spot
strike the right balance
Goldilocks zone
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