stated hope

[/ˈsteɪtɪd hoʊp/]
noun phrasepl: stated hopes
esperança declarada
1. A hope or wish that has been explicitly expressed, communicated, or formally announced
The CEO's stated hope was to increase company revenue by 20% within the fiscal year.
A esperança declarada do CEO era aumentar a receita da empresa em 20% no ano fiscal.
2. An aspiration or desire that someone has openly admitted or made known to others
Her stated hope for the project was to complete it ahead of schedule.
Sua esperança declarada para o projeto era concluí-lo antes do prazo.
3. A formally or officially expressed intention or desired outcome
The government's stated hope is to reduce unemployment by next quarter.
A esperança declarada do governo é reduzir o desemprego no próximo trimestre.
The phrase 'stated hope' is commonly used in American business, political, and institutional contexts to distinguish between public declarations and private intentions. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'esperança declarada' carries similar formal connotations and is frequently used in corporate communications, government announcements, and official statements to convey transparency and accountability.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
expressed hopedeclared hopestated aspirationarticulated wishavowed hope
Antonyms / Antônimos
unstated hopehidden hopeunexpressed desireconcealed wish

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
esperança declarada
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
esperança declarada / esperança manifestada
Both forms used equally; manifestada slightly more colloquial
São Paulo
esperança declarada
Formal business and professional contexts prefer this standard form
Portugal
esperança manifestada / esperança expressa
Portuguese speakers may prefer 'expressa' (expressed) in formal contexts

Related Words

aspirationexpectationdeclarationintentionobjectivegoal

Related Idioms & Phrases

express one's hopes
make one's hopes known
state one's aspirations
openly declare a wish
put one's hopes on record
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