auspicious

[/ɔːˈspɪʃəs/]

adjective

auspicioso

1. Giving or being a sign of future success; favorable

The auspicious beginning of the project promised great results.

O começo auspicioso do projeto prometia grandes resultados.

2. Conducive to success; propitious

It was an auspicious time to start the new business.

Era um momento auspicioso para iniciar o novo negócio.

3. Marked by good fortune; lucky

They chose an auspicious date for the wedding ceremony.

Escolheram uma data auspiciosa para a cerimônia de casamento.

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General Brazilian

auspicioso

Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese

São Paulo

auspicioso

Standard usage, sometimes replaced by 'favorável' in casual speech

Portugal

auspicioso

Formal and literary usage; 'favorável' preferred in everyday speech

auspicious start - um começo promissor

under auspicious circumstances - sob circunstâncias favoráveis

auspicious omen - um presságio favorável

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