exuberante
/e.zu.beˈɾɐ̃.t͡ʃi/
The English phrase lush can be translated into Portuguese as exuberante.
The word is used to describe something that is luxuriant or delicious.
Meaning: luxuriant, delicious (adj)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Brazil, it is common to use exuberante to express the concept of lushness. In European Portuguese, the term opulento can be used to reflect a sense of luxuriousness and opulence.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective exuberante is invariable for gender, so it remains the same whether describing a masculine or feminine noun. To make the adjective plural, add an 's' to form exuberantes.
Did you know?
- Be careful when describing a person's lifestyle as exuberante, as it can sometimes imply they are being 'showy' or 'loud' rather than simply living a 'lush' life.
- The word exuberante comes from the Latin exūberantem, combining 'ex' meaning 'out of' and 'uber' meaning 'fruitful' or 'fertile'.
- In a culinary context, instead of using exuberante to mean 'delicious', a Portuguese speaker is much more likely to use suculento to describe a 'lush' or juicy piece of fruit.
Examples in context
- A vegetação era espessa e exuberante.The vegetation was thick and lush.This sentence shows how to use exuberante to describe thick vegetation.Tatoeba #8071174 by jvlopes91, translation #2321295 by Hybrid
- Seu cabelo exuberante caía-lhe em cascata sobre os ombros.Her lush hair cascaded down over her shoulders.This sentence uses exuberante to describe hair.Tatoeba #3778953 by carlosalberto, translation #3774773 by Hybrid
- As cinco tribos aborígenes que habitam as exuberantes selvas e praias das ilhas Andamão e Nicobar têm menos de 1.000 pessoas.The five aboriginal tribes that inhabit the lush jungles and beaches of the Andaman and Nicobar islands number less than 1,000 people.This sentence uses exuberante to describe jungles and beaches.Tatoeba #12264163 by Cangarejo, translation #12264162 by Cangarejo
- A floresta amazônica é conhecida por sua vegetação luxuriante.The Amazon rainforest is known for its lush vegetation.
- O jardim da minha avó está sempre florido. É tão abundante e bonito.My grandmother's garden is always in bloom. It's so lush and beautiful.
- Os campos durante a primavera são repletos de flores viçosas.The fields during spring are filled with lush flowers.
- As praias nordestinas são conhecidas por suas paisagens exuberantes.The beaches in Northeast Brazil are known for their lush landscapes.
- A quinta é rodeada por jardins opulentos com flores diversas.The estate is surrounded by lush gardens with various flowers.
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Example conversation
Rodrigo and Juliana are walking through a botanical garden.
- RodrigoOlha que jardim exuberante!Look at what a lush garden!
- JulianaÉ verdade, as cores são lindas.It is true, the colors are beautiful.
- RodrigoTudo parece tão vivo e exuberante aqui.Everything seems so alive and lush here.
- JulianaEu adoraria morar num lugar assim.I would love to live in a place like this.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry exuberante, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries exuberante, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
