ótimos

Ótimos is the masculine plural form of the Portuguese adjective ótimo, meaning excellent or very good. The feminine plural form is ótimas, while the singular forms are ótimo (masculine) and ótima (feminine). Ótimo is used to describe nouns and must agree in gender and number with what it modifies, as in os ótimos resultados or ótimas ideias. It is common in everyday speech in both Brazilian and European Portuguese, with nuances similar to “excelente” in more formal contexts.

Etymology and usage: Ótimo comes from Latin optimus, meaning the best. In addition to its adjectival use, ótimo can function as an interjection to express strong approval: Ótimo! translates to “Great!” or “Excellent!” in English. While Ótimos is rarely used as a standalone noun, it can appear in headlines or marketing as a plural emphasis.

Notes: Capitalized forms such as Otimos may appear as surnames or proper nouns in some contexts, but this is not a common noun in ordinary Portuguese. The word is widely understood across Portuguese-speaking regions and remains a versatile way to praise quality, performance, or ideas.

Examples: Os ótimos resultados surpreenderam a equipe. Ela apresentou ótimas ideias. Ótimo!