promise equality

[PRAH-mis ih-KWAHL-uh-tee]
noun phrase / verb phrase
prometer igualdade
1. to make a commitment or guarantee that equal treatment, rights, or opportunities will be provided to all parties
The government promised equality for all citizens regardless of their background.
O governo prometeu igualdade para todos os cidadãos independentemente de sua origem.
2. a declaration or assurance of fair and impartial treatment
The company's promise of equality in the workplace attracted diverse talent.
A promessa de igualdade no local de trabalho da empresa atraiu talentos diversos.
This phrase is frequently used in political discourse, social movements, and corporate diversity initiatives in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazil, it relates to ongoing discussions about racial inequality and social justice, particularly following Brazil's history of slavery and systemic discrimination. In the US, it connects to civil rights movements and workplace equity policies.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
guarantee equalityassure fairnesspledge equal treatmentcommit to equity
Antonyms / Antônimos
discriminatepromise inequalityguarantee favoritismpledge bias

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
prometer igualdade
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
prometer igualdade
same as general Brazilian
São Paulo
prometer igualdade / prometer equidade
equidade may be used in formal corporate contexts
Portugal
prometer igualdade
identical to Brazilian Portuguese; formal register

Related Words

equal rightsfair treatmentequitynon-discriminationcommitmentpledgefairness

Related Idioms & Phrases

promise equality under the law
promise equal opportunity
promise a level playing field
keep one's promise of equality
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