voz igual; direito de voto igual; participação igualitária
1. The right to have one's opinion heard and valued equally with others in a decision-making process
In a democratic society, every citizen should have an equal say in government.
Em uma sociedade democrática, todo cidadão deve ter voz igual no governo.
2. Fair representation and influence in discussions or decisions affecting a group
All team members deserve an equal say in how the project will be managed.
Todos os membros da equipe merecem ter participação igualitária em como o projeto será gerenciado.
3. Equal voting rights or representation in collective decisions
The new policy ensures that every stakeholder has an equal say in company decisions.
A nova política garante que cada interessado tenha direito de voto igual nas decisões da empresa.
The concept of 'equal say' is fundamental to both Brazilian and American democratic values, though its implementation varies. In Brazil, this phrase is frequently used in discussions about workplace democracy, university governance, and social movements advocating for marginalized groups. In the USA, it is central to political discourse around voting rights, representation, and social justice. The phrase reflects broader cultural values around equality and democratic participation in both countries.
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →