express peace

[ɪk'spres pis]
verb phrase
expressar paz
1. to communicate, convey, or demonstrate a desire for peace or peaceful resolution
The diplomats gathered to express peace between the two nations.
Os diplomatas se reuniram para expressar paz entre as duas nações.
2. to outwardly show peaceful intentions or a peaceful demeanor
She tried to express peace through her calm words and gentle gestures.
Ela tentou expressar paz através de suas palavras calmas e gestos gentis.
3. to advocate for or promote peaceful coexistence and non-violence
The activists gathered to express peace and solidarity.
Os ativistas se reuniram para expressar paz e solidariedade.
In Brazilian culture, expressing peace is often associated with social movements and diplomatic efforts. The phrase reflects values of harmony and conflict resolution, particularly important in multicultural urban centers like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. In the USA, 'express peace' has historical significance in civil rights and counterculture movements, particularly from the 1960s onward.
NYC Slang
keep it peaceful / spread the peace
Synonyms / Sinônimos
promote peaceadvocate peacedemonstrate peaceconvey peacesignal peace
Antonyms / Antônimos
provoke conflictincite violenceexpress hostilitydeclare war

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
expressar paz
most common usage in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
expressar paz / demonstrar paz
both forms commonly used in business and diplomatic settings
Rio de Janeiro
expressar paz / manifestar paz
manifestar paz slightly more common in social movements
Portugal
expressar paz / manifestar paz
manifestar paz more frequently used in Portuguese European Portuguese

Related Words

peaceful resolutionpeace treatypeaceful coexistencediplomatic peace

Related Idioms & Phrases

extend an olive branch
bury the hatchet
make peace
call a truce
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