reassurance

[/ˌriːəˈʃʊrəns/]

nounfemininepl: reassurances / reassurances

tranquilização

1. The action or words intended to remove someone's doubts or fears

She sought reassurance from her doctor about the test results.

Ela buscou tranquilização do médico sobre os resultados do teste.

2. Confidence or certainty restored to someone who was worried or doubtful

The reassurance in his voice calmed her anxiety.

A tranquilização em sua voz acalmou sua ansiedade.

3. A statement or gesture intended to restore confidence

He gave her a reassurance that everything would be fine.

Ele lhe deu uma tranquilização de que tudo ficaria bem.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

tranquilização

Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese

Rio de Janeiro

tranquilização / garantia

Both forms used interchangeably

São Paulo

tranquilização

Standard usage

Portugal

tranquilização / segurança

Portuguese prefer 'segurança' in some contexts for emotional reassurance

seek reassurance

offer reassurance

find reassurance in

give someone reassurance

reassurance that

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