treasure

[/ˈtrɛʒər/]

noun/verbpl: treasures

tesouro

1. valuable or precious items, typically gold, silver, jewels, or money

The pirates buried treasure on the island.

Os piratas enterraram um tesouro na ilha.

2. a person or thing that is greatly valued or appreciated

She is a treasure to our community.

Ela é um tesouro para a nossa comunidade.

3. to hold someone or something as precious; to value highly

I treasure these memories with my family.

Eu valorizo essas memórias com a minha família.

NYC Slang

gem

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

tesouro

standard usage across Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

tesouro

common colloquial use for precious person

São Paulo

tesouro

standard usage; also used in business context

Portugal

tesouro

identical usage; formal and informal contexts

treasure trove - a large collection of valuable items

buried treasure - hidden wealth or valuables

treasure hunt - a search for hidden valuables

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