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suit

[/suːt/]
noun/verbpl: suits
terno (noun); adequar-se, convir (verb)
1. A set of clothes made of the same fabric, typically a jacket and trousers or skirt
He wore a dark blue suit to the meeting.
Ele usava um terno azul escuro para a reunião.
2. One of the four sets of playing cards (hearts, diamonds, clubs, spades)
The card was the ace of spades suit.
A carta era o ás do naipe de espadas.
3. A formal request or petition, especially a legal case
She filed a suit against the company.
Ela entrou com uma ação contra a empresa.
4. To be appropriate or acceptable for someone
This job suits you perfectly.
Este trabalho te convém perfeitamente.
5. To be flattering or look good on someone
That color really suits you.
Essa cor realmente fica bem em você.
NYC Slang
drip (when referring to a sharp outfit); threads (casual reference to clothing)
Synonyms
outfitensemblesetuniformcaseaction
Antonyms
unsuitability

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
terno
Standard term for business suit
General Brazilian
ação
Legal case or lawsuit
São Paulo
terno
Common usage in business contexts
Portugal
fato
Traditional Portuguese term for suit
Portugal
processo
Legal proceeding or lawsuit

Related Idioms & Phrases

follow suit - seguir o exemplo
suit yourself - faça como desejar
strong suit - ponto forte
your birthday suit - sem roupa
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