common interest

[ˈkɒmən ˈɪntrəst]
noun phrasepl: common interests
interesse comum
1. a shared concern, goal, or subject that is of importance to multiple people or groups
The two countries have a common interest in maintaining regional stability.
Os dois países têm um interesse comum em manter a estabilidade regional.
2. mutual benefit or advantage that motivates cooperation between parties
Finding common interest is the first step in successful negotiation.
Encontrar interesse comum é o primeiro passo para uma negociação bem-sucedida.
3. shared passion or hobby that creates connection between individuals
They bonded over their common interest in photography.
Eles se aproximaram pelo seu interesse comum em fotografia.
In Brazilian Portuguese-speaking contexts, 'interesse comum' is frequently used in political discourse, diplomatic negotiations, and professional settings to emphasize unity and cooperation. The phrase reflects values of consensus-building and collective benefit, which are important in Brazilian social and business culture. In the USA, 'common interest' is often invoked in political rhetoric to appeal to shared national values or goals.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
shared interestmutual interestcommon groundmutual concernoverlapping interest
Antonyms / Antônimos
conflicting interestopposing interestdivergent interestcompeting interest

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
interesse comum
standard usage in business, politics, and social contexts
Rio de Janeiro
interesse comum
used in both formal and informal settings; may also hear 'interesse mútuo'
São Paulo
interesse comum
prevalent in business and corporate environments
Portugal
interesse comum
identical usage; also 'interesse mútuo' is equally acceptable

Related Words

common goalmutual benefitshared purposemutual understandingalignmentcooperation

Related Idioms & Phrases

in the common interest
for the common good
find common ground
have a stake in something
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