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English to Portuguese translations [PRO] Marketing - General / Conversation / Greetings / Letters | |||||||
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4 +2 | extravagante |
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3 +1 | fora de série |
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4 | fora do comum |
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3 | por cima ? |
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fora de série Explanation: Acho que se enquadra no contexto |
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extravagante Explanation: exagerado, algo que está para além das fronteiras do que é normal. Exceeding the normal bounds; immoderate; extravagant: “The hotel pours it on. You're in for an over-the-top experience” (Travel & Leisure). The adjective over-the-top has one meaning: Meaning #1: far more than usual or expected -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 6 mins (2007-03-07 14:25:33 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- Exclamation. Source: Probably WW1, coming from the trenches. Definition: When something is very outlandish or inappropriate or out of bounds. Context: Used among the working class to imply disapproval towards someone's attitude, dress, or behavior because it it inappropriate or out of line. http://www.websters-online-dictionary.com/definition/over-th... Reference: http://www.answers.com/topic/over-the-top |
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