succeeds effortlessly

[səkˈsiːdz ˈɛfərtləsli]
verb phrase
consegue sem esforço / tem sucesso facilmente
1. achieves success or desired outcome with minimal effort, difficulty, or struggle
She succeeds effortlessly in whatever she attempts.
Ela consegue sucesso sem esforço em tudo que tenta.
2. accomplishes goals naturally and with apparent ease, without visible strain
The athlete succeeds effortlessly on the field.
O atleta tem sucesso facilmente no campo.
3. achieves positive results smoothly and without apparent difficulty or resistance
He succeeds effortlessly in his career.
Ele consegue êxito sem dificuldade em sua carreira.
In Brazilian culture, this phrase relates to the concept of 'jogo de cintura' (natural flexibility and adaptability). It's often admired as a sign of talent and grace rather than hard work. In American culture, while success is valued, effortless success is sometimes viewed with less reverence than hard-earned achievement, though phrases like 'makes it look easy' convey admiration for natural ability.
NYC Slang
kills it effortlessly / makes it look easy / bosses it
Synonyms / Sinônimos
achieves easilythrives without difficultyprospers naturallysucceeds with easeaccomplishes smoothly
Antonyms / Antônimos
struggles to succeedfails miserablysucceeds with difficultytoils without rewardbarely manages

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
consegue sem esforço / tem sucesso facilmente
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
consegue moleza / faz de forma tranquila
More colloquial, uses 'moleza' (easiness) or 'tranquila' (smoothly)
São Paulo
consegue com naturalidade / tem êxito sem dificuldade
More formal business context usage
Portugal
consegue sem esforço / tem sucesso com facilidade
Similar to Brazilian but with slightly different emphasis on 'com facilidade'

Related Words

natural talentaptitudeeffortlessgracefulgiftedtalented

Related Idioms & Phrases

makes it look easy
has a natural gift for
does it with one hand tied behind their back
breeze through
walk in the park
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