paradise

• Substantivo que designa um lugar ou estado de felicidade, prazer e paz completos; também pode se referir ao paraíso celestial ou a um lugar ideal e utópico.

A noun referring to any place of complete bliss, delight, and peace.

1. Place of perfect happinessB1formal

   A location or state of complete bliss, delight, and peace.

   Paraíso

   • The tropical island was a paradise for the tourists.
   • She found her paradise in the quiet countryside.
   • For him, the library was a paradise of knowledge.

   Sinônimosarcadiablissedenelysiumheavenidyllnirvanaseventh heavenshangri-lautopia

   Antônimoshellmiserypurgatorytorment

2. Heaven or afterlifeB1formal

   In some religions, the perfect place where souls go after death.

   Paraíso

   • Many believe that good souls go to paradise after death.
   • The concept of paradise varies across different cultures.
   • He hoped to find peace in paradise.

   Sinônimosafterlifeelysiumheavenhereafterpromised land

   Antônimoshadeshelllimbopurgatoryunderworld

3. Ideal situationB2informal

   A situation or condition that is extremely pleasant or desirable.

   Paraíso

   • The vacation was a paradise of relaxation and good food.
   • For a book lover, this store is a paradise.
   • The job offered a paradise of flexible hours and great pay.

   Sinônimosblissedenheavenidyllnirvanaseventh heavenshangri-lautopia

   Antônimoshellmiserynightmare