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aspiring

[/əˈspaɪərɪŋ/]
adjective
aspirante
1. having ambition to succeed or achieve a particular goal; seeking to become or be recognized as
She is an aspiring actress working in theater productions.
Ela é uma atriz aspirante trabalhando em produções teatrais.
2. characterized by or showing ambition and a desire to improve
The aspiring entrepreneur launched his first startup at age 25.
O empreendedor aspirante lançou sua primeira startup aos 25 anos.
NYC Slang
up-and-comer
Synonyms
ambitioushopefulwould-bebuddingemergingpromising
Antonyms
establishedexperiencedseasonedveteran

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aspirante
most commonly used form
São Paulo
aspirante
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
aspirante
standard usage
Portugal
aspirante
standard usage; also 'em ascensão'

Related Idioms & Phrases

reach for the stars
pay your dues
climb the ladder
break into the industry
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