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redemption

[/rɪˈdɛmpʃən/]
nounfemininepl: redemptions / redenções
redenção
1. The action of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil
He sought redemption for his past mistakes.
Ele buscava redenção por seus erros passados.
2. The action of regaining or recovering something lost or pawned
The redemption of the ticket was processed quickly.
O resgate do bilhete foi processado rapidamente.
3. The action of converting a coupon, voucher, or other document into a benefit or reward
You can use redemption points to purchase items.
Você pode usar pontos de resgate para comprar itens.
4. A positive change or development that compensates for past failures
His charitable work was a redemption of his reputation.
Seu trabalho beneficente foi uma redenção de sua reputação.
NYC Slang
comeback
Synonyms
salvationdeliverancerecoveryreclamation
Antonyms
damnationcondemnationlossruin

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
redenção
Most common usage in Brazil
Brazil - Commerce
resgate
Commonly used in commercial context for voucher or points redemption
Portugal
redenção
Standard term in European Portuguese
Portugal - Commerce
resgate
Also used in Portuguese commercial contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

redemption arc - the narrative progression of a character becoming better
path to redemption - journey toward improvement or forgiveness
redemption story - narrative of overcoming adversity or past wrongs
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