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bright side
[/braɪt saɪd/]
noun
lado positivo
1.
The optimistic or positive aspect of a situation; the more favorable perspective of something otherwise difficult or negative
Even though I lost my job, I'm trying to look on the bright side and see it as an opportunity for change.
Mesmo tendo perdido meu emprego, estou tentando olhar para o lado positivo e vê-lo como uma oportunidade de mudança.
2.
A hopeful or encouraging perspective when facing adversity
The bright side of this rainy weekend is that we can finally stay home and relax.
O lado positivo deste fim de semana chuvoso é que finalmente podemos ficar em casa e descansar.
Synonyms
positive aspect
silver lining
upside
favorable side
optimistic perspective
Antonyms
dark side
negative aspect
downside
worst-case scenario
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
lado positivo
Most common and widely understood expression
General Brazilian
lado bom
Informal and conversational alternative
Portugal
lado positivo
Standard usage in European Portuguese
Portugal
aspecto positivo
More formal alternative in Portuguese Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
look on the bright side
every cloud has a silver lining
accentuate the positive
glass half full
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