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superiors

[/suːˈpɪəriərz/]
noun
superiores
1. People of higher rank, status, or authority in a hierarchy or organization
She reported directly to her superiors in the company.
Ela se reportava diretamente aos seus superiores na empresa.
2. People who are better, greater, or of higher quality than others
The team's superiors won the championship.
Os superiores do time venceram o campeonato.
3. In religious contexts, heads of convents or monasteries
The superiors met to discuss the monastery's future.
Os superiores se reuniram para discutir o futuro do mosteiro.
NYC Slang
the brass, the suits, the bosses
Synonyms
bossesmanagersleaderscommanderschiefs
Antonyms
subordinatesinferiorsjuniorsunderlings

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
superiores
Standard term used in business and hierarchy contexts
São Paulo
superiores
Formal business usage, may use 'chefes' colloquially
Portugal
superiores
Standard term, equivalent usage to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

answer to one's superiors - responder perante os seus superiores
report to superiors - relatar aos superiores
defer to one's superiors - deferir aos seus superiores
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