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upper level

[/ˈʌpər ˈlevəl/]
noun/adjectivepl: upper levels
nível superior
1. A higher floor or story in a building
The upper level of the mall has a food court.
O nível superior do shopping tem uma praça de alimentação.
2. A higher rank, status, or stage in a hierarchy or progression
She was promoted to the upper level of management.
Ela foi promovida para o nível superior da administração.
3. Advanced or higher-tier courses or classes in an educational context
Upper level mathematics requires strong foundational skills.
A matemática de nível superior requer habilidades fundamentais sólidas.
Synonyms
higher leveltop leveladvanced levelupper tier
Antonyms
lower levelground levelentry levelbase level

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
nível superior
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
nível superior / andar de cima
Both terms commonly used
Rio de Janeiro
nível superior
Standard usage
Portugal
nível superior / piso superior
Piso superior preferred for physical levels

Related Idioms & Phrases

moving up to the upper level
reach the upper level
upper echelon
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