rosy

[/ˈroʊzi/]
adjective
rosado
1. of a pink or light red color resembling a rose
She had rosy cheeks after playing outside.
Ela tinha as bochechas rosadas depois de brincar lá fora.
2. optimistic, promising, or suggesting a positive future
The company's rosy financial outlook attracted many investors.
A perspectiva financeira promissora da empresa atraiu muitos investidores.
3. pleasant, agreeable, or favorable
Life isn't always rosy, but we must stay hopeful.
A vida nem sempre é agradável, mas devemos manter a esperança.
In both American and Brazilian cultures, 'rosy' is frequently used metaphorically to describe optimistic or hopeful situations. In Brazil, the expression 'ver tudo cor-de-rosa' (literally 'see everything pink/rosy') is commonly used to describe someone who is overly optimistic or unrealistic. The phrase appears in business, weather forecasts, and daily conversation in both cultures.
NYC Slang
rosy - optimistic outlook or positive vibes; 'things are looking rosy' = things are looking good
Synonyms / Sinônimos
pinkreddishoptimisticpromisingfavorablehopefulbright
Antonyms / Antônimos
bleakpessimisticgloomyunfavorabledarkdull

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rosado
Standard term for the color; used for optimistic outlook as 'promissor' or 'positivo'
Rio de Janeiro
rosado
Same as standard Brazilian usage
São Paulo
rosado
Same as standard Brazilian usage; may use 'cor-de-rosa' for the color
Portugal
rosado
Similar usage; 'cor-de-rosa' is more common for the color descriptor

Related Words

roserosy-cheekedoptimismbrightnesscolor

Related Idioms & Phrases

rosy picture - uma visão otimista
rosy future - um futuro promissor
see through rose-colored glasses - ver tudo cor-de-rosa (ser otimista demais)
rosy-cheeked - com as bochechas rosadas
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