most favorite

[/moʊst ˈfeɪvərɪt/]
adjective (superlative form)
o/a mais favorito/a
1. The one preferred above all others; the most liked or preferred person, thing, or option
This is my most favorite restaurant in the city.
Este é meu restaurante mais favorito da cidade.
2. Held in highest regard or affection among choices
Her most favorite book is 'Pride and Prejudice'.
Seu livro mais favorito é 'Orgulho e Preconceito'.
Grammatically, 'most favorite' is considered redundant in formal English since 'favorite' is already superlative; however, it is widely used colloquially in American English, especially in informal speech and writing. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'mais favorito' follows standard superlative construction rules and is grammatically correct. The expression reflects a preference hierarchy common in casual conversation across both cultures.
NYC Slang
my jam, my go-to, my number one
Synonyms / Sinônimos
favoritepreferredmost likedtop choicebest-loved
Antonyms / Antônimos
least favoritedislikedleast preferred

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
o/a mais favorito/a
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
o/a mais curtido/a
Colloquial alternative using 'curtido' (slang for favorite)
São Paulo
o/a mais favorito/a
Standard usage, though 'preferido' is also common
Portugal
o/a mais preferido/a
Portuguese prefers 'preferido' over 'favorito'; 'favorito' is less common

Related Words

favoritepreferencelikingpreference rankingsuperlative

Related Idioms & Phrases

top of the list
number one choice
apple of one's eye
the pick of the litter
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