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esperançoso
[ɛʃpɛˈrɐ̃sozu]
adjective
masculine
pl: esperançosos
hopeful
1.
Full of hope; having or showing feelings of hope and optimism about the future
The team felt hopeful about winning the championship.
O time se sentia esperançoso sobre vencer o campeonato.
2.
Promising or giving reason for hope
The new treatment shows hopeful results for patients.
O novo tratamento mostra resultados esperançosos para os pacientes.
Synonyms
otimista
confiante
promissor
animador
auspicioso
Antonyms
desesperado
pessimista
desalentador
desanimador
deprimente
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
esperançoso
Common usage across all regions of Brazil
Portugal
esperançoso
Standard usage; may also use 'cheio de esperança'
Related Idioms & Phrases
estar esperançoso com algo
um sinal esperançoso
perspectivas esperançosas
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