respected values

[rɪˈspɛktɪd ˈvæljuːz]
noun phrase
valores respeitados
1. principles, beliefs, or qualities that are admired, honored, and upheld by individuals or society
Honesty and integrity are respected values in our company culture.
Honestidade e integridade são valores respeitados na cultura da nossa empresa.
2. moral or ethical standards that command esteem and adherence within a community or organization
Family loyalty and hard work are respected values in many cultures.
A lealdade familiar e o trabalho árduo são valores respeitados em muitas culturas.
3. principles deemed worthy of consideration and implementation in decision-making processes
Environmental sustainability has become one of the respected values of modern corporations.
A sustentabilidade ambiental tornou-se um dos valores respeitados das corporações modernas.
This phrase is commonly used in both American and Brazilian contexts when discussing organizational cultures, family traditions, and societal norms. In Brazil, it often appears in discussions about traditional family structures and social hierarchies. In the US, it frequently relates to corporate ethics, patriotic ideals, and individual rights. The phrase carries significant weight in formal settings such as business presentations, educational institutions, and governmental discourse.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
core principlesesteemed idealscherished beliefshonored standardsvalued principles
Antonyms / Antônimos
rejected valuesdisrespected principlesscorned idealsdismissed values

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
valores respeitados
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
valores respeitados
Common in business and social contexts
São Paulo
valores respeitados
Frequently used in corporate and institutional settings
Portugal
valores respeitados
Identical usage; common in formal and institutional discourse

Related Words

ethicsmoralityprinciplesintegrityvirtuestandardsbeliefsconvictions

Related Idioms & Phrases

uphold respected values
embody respected values
compromise on respected values
live by respected values
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