intentional choice

[ɪnˈtenʃənəl tʃɔɪs]
noun phrasepl: intentional choices
escolha intencional
1. A deliberate decision made consciously with purpose and awareness of consequences
Choosing to study abroad was an intentional choice that shaped her career.
Escolher estudar no exterior foi uma escolha intencional que moldou sua carreira.
2. A deliberate action taken with specific intent rather than by accident or chance
His silence was an intentional choice to avoid conflict.
Seu silêncio foi uma escolha intencional para evitar conflito.
3. A conscious decision made after careful consideration of alternatives
Every intentional choice in the design reflected the architect's vision.
Cada escolha intencional no design refletiu a visão do arquiteto.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, the phrase 'intentional choice' has gained prominence in contemporary discourse around personal responsibility, mindfulness, and ethical decision-making. In Brazil, it often appears in discussions about social movements, conscious consumption (consumo consciente), and personal development. In the USA, it's frequently used in wellness, business, and educational contexts to emphasize agency and accountability.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
deliberate choiceconscious decisionpurposeful decisionvoluntary choicedeliberate action
Antonyms / Antônimos
accidental choiceunintentional decisionchance occurrenceinvoluntary choicerandom selection

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
escolha intencional
Standard formal usage across Brazil
Informal Brazilian Portuguese
escolha de propósito
More colloquial alternative emphasizing purpose
Portugal
escolha intencional
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; also 'opção deliberada'
São Paulo
escolha consciente
Emphasis on conscious awareness of the decision

Related Words

intentiondeliberationconsciousnessdecision-makingagencyvolitionpurposefulnessawareness

Related Idioms & Phrases

make a conscious choice
choose with intention
a deliberate move
by design
on purpose
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