hopeful

[ˈhoʊpfl̩]

adjective/nounpl: hopefuls (noun form)

esperançoso

1. feeling or inspiring optimism about a future event

She felt hopeful about her job interview.

Ela se sentia esperançosa sobre sua entrevista de emprego.

2. a person who has a reasonable chance of success

He is considered a hopeful for the championship.

Ele é considerado um candidato promissor para o campeonato.

3. giving or suggesting hope; promising

The hopeful signs of recovery are encouraging.

Os sinais promissores de recuperação são encorajadores.

NYC Slang

optimistic, looking up, keeping fingers crossed

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

esperançoso/a, otimista, promissor/a

Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese

São Paulo

esperançoso/a, promissor/a

Standard usage, sometimes 'animador/a' for encouraging sense

Rio de Janeiro

esperançoso/a, otimista

Casual usage, may use 'bom sinal' (good sign) in context

Portugal

esperançado/a, promissor/a, cheio de esperança

More formal; 'esperançado' preferred in European Portuguese

keep one's hopes up

against all odds

silver lining

light at the end of the tunnel

keep hope alive

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