acceptance speech

[/əkˈsɛptəns spiːtʃ/]
nounpl: acceptance speeches
discurso de aceitação
1. A formal speech delivered by a person who is receiving an award, honor, or position, expressing gratitude and acknowledging the achievement
The actress gave a touching acceptance speech after winning the Oscar.
A atriz fez um discurso de aceitação emocionante após vencer o Oscar.
2. A speech made upon accepting a job offer, political office, or official position
The president delivered his acceptance speech after the election results were announced.
O presidente fez seu discurso de aceitação após a divulgação dos resultados das eleições.
Acceptance speeches are a significant part of American award ceremonies (Oscars, Grammys, Tony Awards, etc.) where celebrities often use the platform to express gratitude, dedicate awards to loved ones, or make social commentary. In Brazil, acceptance speeches are common in academic ceremonies, business awards, and entertainment events, though they tend to be more formal and less prone to controversial statements than in the United States.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
acceptance remarksthank you speechvictory speechinaugural remarks
Antonyms / Antônimos
rejection speechrefusal statement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
discurso de aceitação
Standard term used throughout Brazil for award acceptance speeches
Portugal
discurso de aceitação
Same term used in European Portuguese contexts
São Paulo
discurso de aceitação / fala de aceitação
Fala de aceitação is also used colloquially in urban centers
Rio de Janeiro
discurso de aceitação
Standard usage, often heard in entertainment and award show contexts

Related Words

award ceremonygratituderecognitionaward acceptanceinaugural addresspublic speaking

Related Idioms & Phrases

to give an acceptance speech
to deliver remarks
to take the stage
words of thanks
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