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vermelho-vivo

[ver-ˈme-lho ˈvi-vo]
adjectivepl: vermelhos-vivos
bright red, vivid red, scarlet
1. A bright, intense shade of red; a vivid red color
She wore a bright red dress to the party.
Ela usava um vestido vermelho-vivo na festa.
2. Strikingly or conspicuously red
The vermelho-vivo flowers stood out in the garden.
As flores vermelho-vivo se destacavam no jardim.
NYC Slang
fire red, hot red
Synonyms
vermelho-escarlatevermelho-intensovermelho-brilhanteescarlate
Antonyms
vermelho-escurovermelho-pálidoroxo

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
vermelho-vivo
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
vermelho-vivo
Common in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
vermelho-vivo
Standard usage
Portugal
vermelho-vivo
Standard usage; also 'escarlate' is commonly used

Related Idioms & Phrases

ficar vermelho-vivo (to turn bright red, as from embarrassment or anger)
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