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)
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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