delayed success

[dɪˈleɪd səkˈsɛs]

nounpl: delayed successes

sucesso tardio

1. Achievement or accomplishment that occurs after a longer period of time than expected or hoped for

After years of rejection, the author finally experienced delayed success when her novel was published.

Após anos de rejeição, a autora finalmente experimentou sucesso tardio quando seu romance foi publicado.

2. Success that comes after initial failures or setbacks

His delayed success in business came only after he learned from his previous mistakes.

Seu sucesso tardio nos negócios veio apenas depois que ele aprendeu com seus erros anteriores.

NYC Slang

late bloomer success

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General Brazilian

sucesso tardio

Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese

São Paulo

sucesso atrasado

Alternative term occasionally used

Portugal

sucesso tardio

Standard European Portuguese term

a late bloomer

better late than never

success comes to those who wait

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