remarkably young

[rɪˈmɑːrkəbli jʌŋ]
adjectival phrase
notavelmente jovem
1. exceptionally or surprisingly young in age; younger than expected or typical for one's position, achievement, or circumstances
She became a CEO at a remarkably young age.
Ela se tornou uma CEO em uma idade notavelmente jovem.
2. displaying youthful qualities or appearance in a striking or noteworthy manner
He looks remarkably young for someone in his seventies.
Ele parece notavelmente jovem para alguém nos seus setenta anos.
This phrase is commonly used in both American and Brazilian contexts when commenting on someone's youthful appearance or early achievement. In Brazilian culture, it often expresses admiration and surprise, while in American usage it can also imply someone is 'ahead of their time' professionally or academically.
NYC Slang
crazy young; mad young (informal emphasis of surprise)
Synonyms / Sinônimos
surprisingly youngexceptionally youngstrikingly youngunusually youngimpressively young
Antonyms / Antônimos
remarkably oldsurprisingly oldexpectedly aged

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
notavelmente jovem
Standard translation used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
incrivelmente jovem
More colloquial variant emphasizing surprise
São Paulo
surpreendentemente jovem
Slightly more formal business context usage
Portugal
notavelmente jovem
Same as Brazilian, though 'espantosamente jovem' also used

Related Words

youthfulprecociousjuvenileage-defyingprematurely mature

Related Idioms & Phrases

young at heart
act your age
young blood
spring chicken
age before beauty
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