mutual confidence

[ˈmjuːtʃuəl ˈkɒnfɪdəns]
noun phrase
confiança mútua
1. a feeling of trust and belief in each other shared between two or more parties
The success of their business partnership was built on mutual confidence.
O sucesso da parceria comercial deles foi construído sobre confiança mútua.
2. reciprocal assurance and reliance between individuals or groups
International relations require mutual confidence between nations.
As relações internacionais exigem confiança mútua entre as nações.
3. the state of believing in each other's honesty, reliability, and good intentions
They established mutual confidence through years of honest communication.
Eles estabeleceram confiança mútua através de anos de comunicação honesta.
In both Brazilian and American business cultures, mutual confidence is considered a cornerstone of successful relationships, whether in corporate partnerships, diplomacy, or personal interactions. In Brazil, the concept is particularly emphasized in the context of personal relationships and networking, while in the USA it is often formalized through contracts and agreements despite the importance placed on trust.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
mutual trustreciprocal trustshared confidencebilateral trusttwo-way confidence
Antonyms / Antônimos
mutual distrustsuspicionmistrustdoubtlack of confidence

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
confiança mútua
standard usage in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
confiança mútua
commonly used in business and interpersonal relationships
São Paulo
confiança mútua
preferred in corporate and diplomatic contexts
Portugal
confiança mútua
standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

trustconfidencereliabilitycredibilitytransparencyreciprocity

Related Idioms & Phrases

build mutual confidence
establish mutual confidence
foster mutual confidence
maintain mutual confidence
breach of mutual confidence
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