impulsive pledge
[ɪmˈpʌlsɪv plɛdʒ]
noun phrasepl: impulsive pledges
promessa impulsiva
1. a solemn promise or commitment made suddenly without careful thought or deliberation
In a moment of passion, he made an impulsive pledge to donate half his earnings to charity.
Em um momento de paixão, ele fez uma promessa impulsiva de doar metade de seus ganhos para caridade.
2. a hasty vow or oath made reactively rather than after consideration
The candidate's impulsive pledge during the debate later caused political controversy.
A promessa impulsiva do candidato durante o debate causou controvérsia política posteriormente.
In Brazilian culture, impulsive pledges often occur in passionate political debates and social contexts where emotional expression is valued. In American culture, such pledges are frequently scrutinized as potential flip-flopping, particularly in political settings. The phrase reflects the tension between spontaneity and accountability in both cultures.
NYC Slang
off-the-cuff promise; heat-of-the-moment pledge
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →