encourage daring

[ɪnˈkɜːrɪdʒ ˈdɛərɪŋ]
verb phrase
encorajar a audácia
1. to inspire or motivate someone to be brave, bold, or take risks in their actions
The coach encouraged daring plays from his team to win the match.
O treinador encorajou a audácia dos jogadores para vencer a partida.
2. to support or promote bold and unconventional behavior or ideas
The company culture encourages daring innovation and creative thinking.
A cultura da empresa encoraja a audácia na inovação e no pensamento criativo.
In Brazilian business culture, encouraging daring is increasingly valued as part of innovation and entrepreneurship. In American culture, particularly in tech and startup environments, encouraging daring is seen as essential for creative disruption and competitive advantage. The phrase reflects a modern cultural shift toward celebrating risk-taking rather than playing it safe.
NYC Slang
hype someone up to be bold
Synonyms / Sinônimos
promote boldnessinspire couragefoster braveryemboldensupport adventurousness
Antonyms / Antônimos
discourage boldnessinhibit couragepromote cautionsuppress daring

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
encorajar a audácia
standard translation used across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
incentivar a coragem
alternative phrasing more commonly used in colloquial speech
São Paulo
estimular a ousadia
preferred in business and corporate contexts
Portugal
encorajar a ousadia
slightly different vocabulary preference than Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

boldnesscourageaudacityrisk-takingbraveryventure

Related Idioms & Phrases

take the bull by the horns
go for broke
raise the bar
push the envelope
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