در ۱۵ ثانیه
- Means something was hand-picked with great care.
- Used to praise high-quality selections or teams.
- Implies precision, intention, and expert curation.
معنی
This phrase describes something that was chosen with extreme care, precision, or specifically tailored for a purpose. It is like saying something was 'hand-picked' or 'made to order' with perfection in mind.
مثالهای کلیدی
3 از 6Complimenting a host on the guest list
Os convidados foram escolhidos a dedo para esta festa.
The guests were hand-picked for this party.
Discussing a high-performing work team
A nossa equipa foi selecionada a dedo pelo diretor.
Our team was hand-selected by the director.
Buying a very specific gift
Este livro foi escolhido a dedo para ti.
This book was hand-picked just for you.
زمینه فرهنگی
The expression highlights the Mediterranean and Lusophone appreciation for craftsmanship and curation. It dates back to times when masters would personally select apprentices or materials for their masterpieces. It remains popular because it elevates a simple choice into an act of expertise.
The Sarcasm Switch
If someone is having a series of specific, weird mishaps, you can say their luck was 'escolhida a dedo' to be funny.
Don't change the body part
Even though you use your whole hand to pick things, never say 'a mão'. It must always be 'a dedo'.
در ۱۵ ثانیه
- Means something was hand-picked with great care.
- Used to praise high-quality selections or teams.
- Implies precision, intention, and expert curation.
What It Means
Imagine you are picking the best apple from a giant crate. You don't just grab one. You point your finger and select the perfect one. That is estar a dedo. It means something is not random. It was chosen with intention. It suggests quality, precision, and a perfect fit. If a team is escolhida a dedo, every member is a superstar.
How To Use It
You usually use this with the verb escolher (to choose). You can also use it with feito (made). It acts like an adverb of excellence. Use it when you want to praise a selection. It shows you recognize the effort behind the choice. It is common in professional and personal settings.
When To Use It
Use it when a friend finds the perfect gift. Use it when a boss hires a great new colleague. It works well at weddings or fancy dinners. If the wine matches the food perfectly, say it was escolhido a dedo. It makes you sound like a connoisseur. It adds a layer of sophistication to your compliments.
When NOT To Use It
Don't use it for things that are messy or accidental. If you found a coin on the street, it wasn't a dedo. Avoid it for negative choices. You wouldn't say a disaster was 'hand-picked' unless you are being very sarcastic. It implies a high standard of selection. Using it for mundane, lazy choices sounds weird.
Cultural Background
Portuguese culture values the personal touch. We love the idea of the 'curator' or the 'specialist'. Historically, this comes from artisans and craftsmen. They didn't mass-produce; they selected materials a dedo. It reflects a society that prizes quality over quantity. It is about the human eye versus the machine.
Common Variations
The most common form is escolhido a dedo. You might also hear assentar que nem uma luva for fit. Another variation is feito a dedo for custom work. In Brazil and Portugal, the meaning remains identical. It is a timeless expression that never goes out of style.
نکات کاربردی
The phrase is incredibly versatile. Just remember that 'a dedo' functions as an adverbial phrase, usually following a past participle like 'escolhido', 'selecionado', or 'feito'.
The Sarcasm Switch
If someone is having a series of specific, weird mishaps, you can say their luck was 'escolhida a dedo' to be funny.
Don't change the body part
Even though you use your whole hand to pick things, never say 'a mão'. It must always be 'a dedo'.
The 'Finger' Power
In Portuguese, pointing is often rude, but 'pointing with the finger' in this idiom implies the power of an expert eye.
مثالها
6Os convidados foram escolhidos a dedo para esta festa.
The guests were hand-picked for this party.
Shows the host put thought into the social chemistry.
A nossa equipa foi selecionada a dedo pelo diretor.
Our team was hand-selected by the director.
Highlights the prestige and talent of the group.
Este livro foi escolhido a dedo para ti.
This book was hand-picked just for you.
Adds emotional value to the gift.
O menu de vinhos deles é escolhido a dedo!
Their wine menu is carefully curated!
Casual way to recommend a place with high standards.
Parece que escolheste os problemas a dedo hoje.
It looks like you hand-picked your problems today.
Sarcastic use implying the person is having a very specific run of bad luck.
Cada detalhe desta cerimónia foi preparado a dedo.
Every detail of this ceremony was meticulously prepared.
Conveys extreme attention to detail in a formal setting.
خودت رو بسنج
Choose the correct word to complete the phrase about a perfect selection.
As frutas no mercado foram escolhidas ___ dedo.
The preposition 'a' is the fixed part of the idiom 'escolhido a dedo'.
Which verb is most commonly used with this expression?
O diretor ___ os melhores especialistas a dedo.
'Escolher' (to choose) is the primary verb paired with this expression.
🎉 امتیاز: /2
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Formality of 'A Dedo'
Too refined for heavy slang.
N/A
Used with friends for great finds.
Roupa escolhida a dedo.
Perfect for business or events.
Equipa escolhida a dedo.
Where to use 'A Dedo'
Art Gallery
Obras escolhidas a dedo.
Job Interview
Candidatos a dedo.
Gourmet Shop
Produtos a dedo.
Personal Gift
Prendas a dedo.
بانک تمرین
2 تمرینهاAs frutas no mercado foram escolhidas ___ dedo.
The preposition 'a' is the fixed part of the idiom 'escolhido a dedo'.
O diretor ___ os melhores especialistas a dedo.
'Escolher' (to choose) is the primary verb paired with this expression.
🎉 امتیاز: /2
سوالات متداول
10 سوالNo, it is metaphorical. It represents the act of pointing to select the very best option from a group.
Yes, it is very common for people. For example: Os jogadores foram escolhidos a dedo (The players were hand-picked).
Absolutely. It is a standard expression in both European and Brazilian Portuguese.
It is neutral. You can use it in a business meeting or while chatting with your grandmother.
Yes! This implies something was custom-made with extreme attention to detail, like a bespoke suit.
The opposite would be ao calhas or aleatoriamente, which mean randomly or by chance.
Usually, yes. It implies quality. However, as mentioned, it can be used sarcastically for 'perfectly timed' bad luck.
The word dedo stays the same, but the participle does change. O carro foi escolhido a dedo vs A casa foi escolhida a dedo.
Yes, especially for ingredients. Ingredientes escolhidos a dedo suggests a high-end, delicious meal.
Not at all. It is used daily in modern journalism, marketing, and conversation.
عبارات مرتبط
Assentar que nem uma luva
To fit like a glove (perfectly)
Feito à medida
Custom-made / Tailor-made
Pôr o dedo na ferida
To touch a sore spot / identify the exact problem
De primeira categoria
Top notch / First class
