Excelente
Example: Ela fez um trabalho excelente na apresentação de hoje.
Definition
"Excelente" describes something of extremely high quality or outstanding merit, often surpassing expectations. It is used to express great approval or admiration, as in the phrase 'She did an excellent job at today's presentation,' highlighting superior performance or results.
Etymology
The word "excelente" comes from the Latin 'excellens,' the present participle of 'excellere,' meaning 'to rise, surpass, or be eminent.' Did you know that this root also inspires the English word 'excellent,' both sharing the idea of rising above the norm or being outstanding?
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