alentador

[ə.lẽ.tə.ˈdoɾ]

adjectivemasculinepl: alentadores

encouraging, heartening

1. that which encourages or gives hope; inspiring confidence or optimism

The encouraging results motivated the team to continue their efforts.

Os resultados alentadores motivaram a equipe a continuar seus esforços.

2. promoting courage or confidence in a difficult situation

It is an encouraging sign that sales have increased this quarter.

É um sinal alentador que as vendas aumentaram neste trimestre.

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General Brazilian

alentador

standard usage

Portugal

alentador

standard usage; may also use 'encorajador'

um sinal alentador (an encouraging sign)

notícias alentadoras (heartening news)

perspectivas alentadoras (encouraging prospects)

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