status

[/ˈsteɪtəs/ or /ˈstætəs/]

nounmasculinepl: statuses or status

status

1. The official or social position or standing of a person or thing

She has achieved high status in her profession.

Ela alcançou um alto status em sua profissão.

2. The state or condition of something at a particular time

What is the status of the project?

Qual é o status do projeto?

3. Prestige or respect associated with a person or thing

Having a luxury car gives him status.

Ter um carro de luxo lhe dá status.

NYC Slang

clout, rep

Synonyms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

status

Commonly used in professional and social contexts; also 'posição' or 'situação'

São Paulo

status

Widely used in business and corporate environments

Portugal

estatuto or posição

'Status' is used but 'estatuto' is more formal; 'posição' for social standing

status symbol - something that indicates a person's high social or economic position

status quo - the existing state of affairs

marital status - whether someone is married, single, divorced, etc.

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