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meticulous
[məˈtɪkjələs]
adjective
meticuloso
1.
showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise
She is meticulous about keeping her workspace organized.
Ela é meticulosa em manter seu espaço de trabalho organizado.
2.
done with extreme care and precision
The restoration required meticulous craftsmanship.
A restauração exigiu artesanato meticuloso.
Synonyms
careful
precise
thorough
scrupulous
conscientious
painstaking
exacting
Antonyms
careless
negligent
sloppy
reckless
haphazard
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
meticuloso
Most common and widely understood
São Paulo
meticuloso
Standard usage in business and professional contexts
Rio de Janeiro
meticuloso
Standard usage, sometimes colloquially 'caprichoso'
Portugal
meticuloso
Standard European Portuguese term
Related Idioms & Phrases
pay attention to detail
dotting all the i's and crossing all the t's
leave no stone unturned
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