legendary
[/ˈlɛdʒənˌdɛri/]
adjective
lendário
1. Described in legends or traditional stories; famous or celebrated in history
The legendary King Arthur ruled Britain in medieval times.
O lendário Rei Arthur reinou na Bretanha durante a Idade Média.
2. Extraordinarily remarkable or impressive; outstanding in quality
That restaurant has legendary service and amazing food.
Aquele restaurante tem um serviço lendário e comida incrível.
3. Of or based on legends rather than historical fact
The legendary treasures of El Dorado have never been found.
Os tesouros lendários de El Dorado nunca foram encontrados.
4. Extremely famous or well-known, often for exceptional achievements
Michael Jordan is a legendary basketball player.
Michael Jordan é um jogador de basquete lendário.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'legendary' has evolved beyond strictly historical or mythical meanings to become a popular colloquialism meaning 'awesome' or 'impressive.' In Brazil, it's commonly used in entertainment, sports, and social media contexts. In the USA, particularly among younger generations and in NYC, it's frequently used as casual slang to describe anything memorable or exceptional.
NYC Slang
legendary (as in 'that party was legendary') - used colloquially to mean something was awesome or unforgettable
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