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project confidence

[prə-ˈjekt ˈkän-fə-dən(t)s]
verb phrase
transmitir confiança
1. to communicate or convey an impression of self-assurance and belief in one's abilities through one's behavior, speech, and demeanor
The CEO projected confidence during the presentation despite the company's recent challenges.
O CEO transmitiu confiança durante a apresentação apesar dos desafios recentes da empresa.
2. to present oneself in a manner that suggests competence and certainty
You need to project confidence in the job interview to impress the hiring manager.
Você precisa transmitir confiança na entrevista de emprego para impressionar o gerente de contratação.
NYC Slang
keep it 100 / look the part
Synonyms
exude confidencedisplay assuranceconvey self-assuranceradiate confidenceshow poise
Antonyms
project doubtconvey insecuritydisplay nervousnessshow uncertainty

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
transmitir confiança; demonstrar segurança
most common usage
São Paulo
passar confiança; mostrar segurança
informal alternative
Rio de Janeiro
passar confiança; transparecer segurança
colloquial usage
Portugal
transmitir confiança; demonstrar segurança
similar to Brazilian Portuguese standard usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

walk the walk
put on a brave face
chest out
stand tall
wear your confidence on your sleeve
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