nounpl: optimists (already plural)
otimistas
1. People who tend to be hopeful and confident about the future; those who believe that good things will happen
The optimists believed the economy would recover quickly.
Os otimistas acreditavam que a economia se recuperaria rapidamente.
2. Individuals who interpret events in the most favorable light possible
True optimists can find the silver lining in any situation.
Os verdadeiros otimistas conseguem encontrar o lado positivo em qualquer situação.
3. Followers of optimism as a philosophical doctrine
Philosophers and optimists have long debated the nature of reality.
Filósofos e otimistas têm debatido há muito tempo sobre a natureza da realidade.
In Brazilian culture, there is a concept of 'jogo de cintura' (adaptability and optimism), and optimists are often valued in social and business contexts. The term 'otimista' is widely recognized and respected as a positive character trait. In American culture, particularly in business and entrepreneurship, optimism is heavily promoted as a success factor, making optimists culturally celebrated figures.
NYC Slang
glass half-full types
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