minuciosos
[mi-nu-si-O-zus]
adjectivemasculinepl: minuciosos (masculine plural) / minuciosas (feminine plural)
meticulous, thorough, detailed, painstaking
1. characterized by great attention to small details; extremely careful and precise
The detective conducted a meticulous investigation of the crime scene.
O detetive conduziu uma investigação minuciosa da cena do crime.
2. requiring or showing great attention to detail
This job requires minuscule and meticulous work.
Este trabalho requer um trabalho minucioso e detalhado.
3. thorough and comprehensive in examining or dealing with something
A minuscule examination of the contract revealed several hidden clauses.
Um exame minucioso do contrato revelou várias cláusulas ocultas.
The word 'minuciosos' is widely used in Brazilian Portuguese in professional, academic, and everyday contexts to emphasize thoroughness and attention to detail. It carries a positive connotation and is frequently used in job descriptions, legal documents, and academic writing. In Portugal, the usage is identical and equally formal.
NYC Slang
meticulous, detail-oriented, thorough (no distinct slang equivalent; standard English term used)
Related Idioms & Phrases
análise minuciosa (thorough analysis)
exame minucioso (detailed examination)
inspeção minuciosa (meticulous inspection)
investigação minuciosa (thorough investigation)
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