reliable pledge

[/rɪˈlaɪəbəl pledʒ/]
noun phrasepl: reliable pledges
promessa confiável
1. A solemn promise or commitment that can be trusted because the person making it has a proven track record of keeping their word
His reliable pledge to finish the project on time gave the team confidence.
Sua promessa confiável de terminar o projeto no prazo deu confiança à equipe.
2. A guarantee or assurance that is dependable and based on a reputation for trustworthiness
The company's reliable pledge of quality service attracted many customers.
A promessa confiável da empresa sobre qualidade de serviço atraiu muitos clientes.
In both Brazilian and American cultures, a reliable pledge holds significant social and professional weight. In Brazil, personal relationships and reputation (jogo de cintura) are crucial to trust, making a reliable pledge especially valued in business dealings. In the USA, reliability is often tied to contractual obligations and legal accountability. Breaking a reliable pledge can severely damage one's reputation in both cultures.
NYC Slang
a solid word / something you can bank on
Synonyms / Sinônimos
trustworthy commitmentdependable promisefaithful vowcredible assurancesolid guarantee
Antonyms / Antônimos
empty promiseunreliable pledgebroken promisefalse commitmenthollow vow

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
promessa confiável
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
promessa confiável / garantia segura
Common in business and corporate environments
Rio de Janeiro
promessa de confiança
Slightly more colloquial phrasing
Portugal
promessa fidedigna
More formal and literary variant used in Portuguese Portuguese

Related Words

commitmentpromiseguaranteeassurancevowoathtrustcredibility

Related Idioms & Phrases

as good as one's word
stand by one's pledge
keep a promise
put one's money where one's mouth is
hold true to one's commitment
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