vibes

[/vaɪbz/]

nounpl: vibes (already plural)

vibrações, energia, clima

1. A feeling, emotional quality, or atmosphere perceived from a person, place, or situation

I'm getting good vibes from this new place.

Estou sentindo uma energia positiva deste novo lugar.

2. The emotional or social atmosphere of a gathering or event

The party had great vibes all night.

A festa teve um clima incrível a noite toda.

3. A person's mood, attitude, or characteristic energy

She has really cool vibes.

Ela tem uma energia muito legal.

NYC Slang

vibes (originated in African American Vernacular English and popularized in NYC)

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

vibrações, clima, energia

Commonly used in informal speech; also 'vibe' is used directly in Portuguese

Rio de Janeiro

clima, energia, vibe

Very colloquial; 'vibe' adopted directly from English

São Paulo

energia, clima, vibe

Urban slang; often uses English term directly

Portugal

energia, clima, vibrações

Less commonly used; Portuguese speakers often use more formal alternatives

bad vibes - negative atmosphere or feeling

good vibes - positive atmosphere or feeling

getting vibes from someone - sensing something about a person's character or mood

vibe check - assessing the mood or atmosphere of a situation

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