maxi
1. Of maximum length; extending to the ankle (typically describing skirts or dresses)
She wore a maxi dress to the evening party.
Ela usava um vestido maxi para a festa noturna.
2. A long skirt or dress that reaches the ankle
The maxi is a classic summer garment.
A saia maxi é uma peça clássica de verão.
3. Of great size or importance; maximum
They took maxi precautions for the event.
Eles tomaram precauções máximas para o evento.
The term 'maxi' became popular in fashion during the 1960s and 1970s as a counterculture statement against mini skirts. In Brazil and Portugal, it is primarily used in fashion contexts and has been fully adopted into the vocabulary without significant regional variations. The word is borrowed from English and maintains the same meaning across Portuguese-speaking countries.
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