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ambitious plan

[əmˈbɪʃəs plæn]
noun phrasepl: ambitious plans
plano ambicioso
1. a detailed proposal or scheme that aims to achieve something difficult or on a large scale, demonstrating high aspirations
The company unveiled an ambitious plan to expand into ten new markets within five years.
A empresa revelou um plano ambicioso para expandir em dez novos mercados em cinco anos.
2. a strategic project or initiative that requires significant resources, effort, or risk-taking
The government's ambitious plan to reduce carbon emissions requires cooperation from all sectors.
O plano ambicioso do governo para reduzir emissões de carbono requer cooperação de todos os setores.
NYC Slang
big plan / the big move
Synonyms
grand planbold initiativefar-reaching schemeplano grandiosoprojeto ousadoesquema de longo alcance
Antonyms
modest planconservative approachplano modestoabordagem conservadora

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
plano ambicioso
standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
plano ambicioso / projeto grandioso
both forms commonly used
São Paulo
plano ambicioso
business-oriented, formal usage common in corporate contexts
Portugal
plano ambicioso
identical usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

reach for the stars
think big
almejar as estrelas
pensar em grande
ter grandes aspirações
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