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pleasant things

[/ˈplɛzənt θɪŋz/]
noun phrase
coisas agradáveis
1. Objects, experiences, or matters that are enjoyable, agreeable, or satisfying
She enjoys pleasant things like reading and gardening.
Ela gosta de coisas agradáveis como ler e jardinagem.
2. Positive or delightful aspects of life or a situation
We focused on the pleasant things about our trip despite the bad weather.
Nos concentramos nas coisas agradáveis sobre nossa viagem apesar do mau tempo.
NYC Slang
nice things; cool stuff
Synonyms
nice thingsagreeable thingsdelightful thingsenjoyable thingspositive aspects
Antonyms
unpleasant thingsdisagreeable thingsnegative aspectsawful thingsterrible things

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
coisas agradáveis
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
coisas legais
Informal alternative, more colloquial
Rio de Janeiro
coisas bacanas
Regional slang variant
Portugal
coisas agradáveis
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

dwell on pleasant things
think of pleasant things
surrounded by pleasant things
focus on the positive
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