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prospect

[/ˈprɒspekt/ (noun), /prəˈspekt/ (verb)]
noun/verbmasculinepl: prospects
perspectiva, perspectivas, possibilidade
1. A possibility or likelihood of future success or failure
The prospects for the economy look promising.
As perspectivas para a economia parecem promissoras.
2. A person regarded as likely to succeed or as a potential customer or recruit
She is a promising prospect for the team.
Ela é uma promissora perspectiva para o time.
3. An extensive view of a landscape or scenery
The mountain offered a beautiful prospect of the valley.
A montanha oferecia uma bela vista do vale.
4. (verb) To search or explore for something, especially minerals
They prospect for gold in the river.
Eles prospectam ouro no rio.
Synonyms
possibilitylikelihoodexpectationoutlookchancecandidateviewvista
Antonyms
impossibilitycertaintypastretrospect

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
perspectiva, possibilidade
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
perspectiva, chance
Slightly more commercial/business oriented
Rio de Janeiro
perspectiva, vista
Emphasis on landscape meaning is common
Portugal
perspectiva, possibilidade, aspirante
Similar usage to Brazil, 'aspirante' used for person meaning

Related Idioms & Phrases

in prospect - em perspectiva, iminente
a prospect of - uma possibilidade de
good prospect - boas perspectivas
dim prospect - perspectivas sombrias
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