coming out

[ˈkʌmɪŋ aʊt]
noun, phrasal verb
saída do armário, revelação de orientação sexual
1. The act of publicly disclosing one's sexual orientation or gender identity, typically after keeping it private
She decided to come out to her family last year.
Ela decidiu sair do armário para sua família no ano passado.
2. A social event where a young woman is formally presented to society
Her coming out ball was held at the country club.
Seu baile de estreia foi realizado no clube campestre.
3. The act of emerging or appearing publicly for the first time
The new product's coming out is scheduled for next month.
O lançamento do novo produto está programado para o próximo mês.
4. An emergence or result of a process or situation
The truth came out during the investigation.
A verdade veio à tona durante a investigação.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'coming out' in the LGBTQ+ sense has become an important cultural milestone and is often celebrated. The phrase 'sair do armário' (literally 'coming out of the closet') is widely used in Brazil and reflects growing LGBTQ+ visibility and acceptance, though challenges remain in more conservative regions. The term has also been reclaimed as a positive affirmation of identity. The debutante ball meaning is largely historical in contemporary usage.
NYC Slang
dropping the truth, coming clean, owning it
Synonyms / Sinônimos
outingdisclosurerevelationdebutemergencecoming-out
Antonyms / Antônimos
concealmenthidingsuppressionstaying closeted

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sair do armário
Most common expression in contemporary usage
Rio de Janeiro
sair do armário / revelação
Urban, younger demographic usage
São Paulo
saída do armário / assumir
Formal and informal contexts, 'assumir' also means to assume/take on
Portugal
sair do armário / revelação da identidade sexual
Similar to Brazilian usage, slightly more formal in official contexts

Related Words

closetedLGBTQ+sexual orientationgender identitydebutantedisclosure

Related Idioms & Phrases

come out of the closet
come out swinging
come out on top
come out in the wash
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