admirável
Admirable; deserving respect and approval.
Admirável describes something or someone that commands respect and high regard.
Word in 30 Seconds
- Used to describe someone worthy of great respect.
- Indicates high quality or virtuous behavior.
- Commonly used in formal and sincere praise.
Summary
Admirável describes something or someone that commands respect and high regard.
- Used to describe someone worthy of great respect.
- Indicates high quality or virtuous behavior.
- Commonly used in formal and sincere praise.
Use for character traits
Use this word to compliment someone's personality, work ethic, or moral decisions. It shows deeper appreciation than simple words like 'good'.
Avoid overuse
Since it is a strong word, using it too frequently can make it sound insincere. Save it for truly notable actions.
Professional etiquette in Brazil
In professional settings in Brazil, calling a colleague's work 'admirável' is a high-level compliment that fosters respect.
Examples
4 of 4Sua dedicação aos estudos é admirável.
Your dedication to studies is admirable.
O projeto apresentado possui uma estrutura admirável.
The presented project has an admirable structure.
É admirável como ele lida com os problemas.
It is admirable how he handles problems.
O autor demonstrou um esforço admirável na pesquisa.
The author demonstrated admirable effort in the research.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of the word 'admire'. If you can admire something, it is 'admir-able'.
Visão Geral
'Admirável' deriva do verbo 'admirar' e é um adjetivo de avaliação positiva. Ele qualifica seres, objetos ou situações que possuem méritos dignos de nota. 2) Padrões de Uso: Geralmente aparece após o verbo 'ser' ou acompanhando um substantivo. Pode ser intensificado por advérbios como 'muito', 'bastante' ou 'verdadeiramente'. 3) Contextos Comuns: É comum em contextos de elogio pessoal, reconhecimento profissional ou descrição de feitos heroicos e éticos. 4) Comparação com Palavras Semelhantes: Diferente de 'bonito' (que foca na estética), 'admirável' foca no caráter, na virtude ou na excelência de uma ação.
Usage Notes
Admirável is a versatile adjective used in both spoken and written Portuguese. It carries a positive, respectful tone and is suitable for both professional and personal contexts. It is more sophisticated than 'bom' or 'legal'.
Common Mistakes
Students often confuse the spelling with similar English words. Ensure you use the accent on the 'a'. Do not use it to describe physical appearance, as it refers to character or actions.
Memory Tip
Think of the word 'admire'. If you can admire something, it is 'admir-able'.
Word Origin
Derived from the Latin 'admirabilis', from the verb 'admirari' (to wonder at). It evolved through Old Portuguese to maintain its meaning of respect and wonder.
Cultural Context
In Brazilian culture, acknowledging someone's effort as 'admirável' is a way to build strong, respectful social bonds. It is highly valued in work environments to show appreciation for a peer's commitment.
Examples
Sua dedicação aos estudos é admirável.
everydayYour dedication to studies is admirable.
O projeto apresentado possui uma estrutura admirável.
formalThe presented project has an admirable structure.
É admirável como ele lida com os problemas.
informalIt is admirable how he handles problems.
O autor demonstrou um esforço admirável na pesquisa.
academicThe author demonstrated admirable effort in the research.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
É admirável ver...
It is admirable to see...
Com uma postura admirável
With an admirable stance
Often Confused With
Admirado is the past participle meaning 'amazed' or 'surprised', while admirável is the adjective meaning 'worthy of admiration'.
Grammar Patterns
Use for character traits
Use this word to compliment someone's personality, work ethic, or moral decisions. It shows deeper appreciation than simple words like 'good'.
Avoid overuse
Since it is a strong word, using it too frequently can make it sound insincere. Save it for truly notable actions.
Professional etiquette in Brazil
In professional settings in Brazil, calling a colleague's work 'admirável' is a high-level compliment that fosters respect.
Test Yourself
Complete a frase com a palavra correta.
A coragem daquela bombeira foi ___.
A frase refere-se a uma ação heroica, que merece admiração.
Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questionsSim, pode. Embora seja mais comum para pessoas, você pode dizer que a dedicação de alguém a um projeto é admirável.
'Incrível' foca no espanto ou na surpresa, enquanto 'admirável' foca no respeito e valor moral.
É considerado um termo neutro a formal. Pode ser usado em conversas cotidianas, mas soa um pouco mais elegante do que 'legal'.
Sim, 'desprezível' ou 'detestável' são os antônimos mais diretos para comportamentos ou atitudes.
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