equal say

[/ˈiːkwəl seɪ/]
noun phrase
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.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
equal voiceequal representationfair sayequal voting rightsequal participation
Antonyms / Antônimos
no sayunequal representationdisenfranchisementmarginalization

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
voz igual; participação igualitária
Most common usage in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
voz igual; direito de participação
Commonly used in business and political discourse
Rio de Janeiro
voz igual; direito de fala
Often used in social and community discussions
Portugal
voz igual; direito de voto igual; participação equitativa
Similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese; 'equitativa' more common in formal EU contexts

Related Words

democracyrepresentationparticipationvoicevoting rightsequityfairness

Related Idioms & Phrases

have a voice at the table
have one's say
have a stake in the game
level playing field
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