earnest request
[ˈɜːrnɪst rɪˈkwɛst]
noun phrasepl: earnest requests
pedido sincero; solicitação sincera
1. a serious, heartfelt, and sincere appeal or petition made with genuine intention and conviction
With an earnest request, she asked her parents for permission to study abroad.
Com um pedido sincero, ela solicitou aos pais permissão para estudar no exterior.
2. a formal or urgent plea that demonstrates genuine concern or importance
The teacher made an earnest request for students to submit their assignments on time.
O professor fez uma solicitação sincera para que os alunos entregassem seus trabalhos no prazo.
In both Brazilian and American English contexts, an 'earnest request' conveys genuine intention and emotional investment. This phrase is commonly used in formal communication, family discussions, and professional settings where sincerity and importance need to be emphasized. In Brazilian culture, such requests often carry significant weight in family hierarchies and social interactions.
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