mutual interest

[ˈmjuːtʃuəl ˈɪntrəst]
nounpl: mutual interests
interesse mútuo
1. A shared concern, curiosity, or liking between two or more people
They discovered a mutual interest in photography and decided to start a club together.
Eles descobriram um interesse mútuo em fotografia e decidiram começar um clube juntos.
2. A common benefit or advantage that serves the interests of all parties involved
The treaty was signed in mutual interest of both nations.
O tratado foi assinado no interesse mútuo de ambas as nações.
3. A topic or activity that appeals equally to multiple people
Soccer became a mutual interest that brought the team together.
O futebol se tornou um interesse mútuo que aproximou o time.
The concept of 'mutual interest' is important in both American and Brazilian business cultures, often appearing in contracts, agreements, and diplomatic negotiations. In Brazil, emphasizing 'interesse mútuo' is considered a sign of respect and collaboration in professional relationships.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
common interestshared interestreciprocal interestbilateral interest
Antonyms / Antônimos
conflicting interestopposing interestunilateral interest

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
interesse mútuo
Most common and widely understood translation
Rio de Janeiro
interesse comum
Alternative used interchangeably
São Paulo
interesse mútuo
Preferred in business contexts
Portugal
interesse mútuo
Identical usage; also 'interesse comum'

Related Words

mutual benefitmutual understandingreciprocitycommon ground

Related Idioms & Phrases

in the mutual interest of
for mutual benefit
mutual interest agreement
finding common ground
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