sucesso certo
[su-SES-su SER-tu]
noun phrasemasculinepl: sucessos certos
certain success / guaranteed success / sure thing
1. An outcome that is assured or guaranteed to succeed; something that will definitely work or be successful
This new product is a sure thing in the market.
Este novo produto é um sucesso certo no mercado.
2. A person or endeavor with guaranteed or very high probability of success
With her talent, she's a guaranteed success in the entertainment industry.
Com seu talento, ela é um sucesso certo na indústria do entretenimento.
3. Something that will definitely happen or be accomplished
If you follow this strategy, victory is a certainty.
Se você seguir esta estratégia, a vitória é um sucesso certo.
This phrase is commonly used in Brazilian Portuguese in business, entertainment, and everyday conversation to express confidence in an outcome. It reflects the Brazilian cultural tendency toward optimism and positive thinking about future outcomes. In Portugal, the construction is slightly different but conveys the same meaning. The phrase is frequently used in marketing and advertising contexts to build consumer confidence.
NYC Slang
a sure thing / in the bag / a lock
Related Idioms & Phrases
é um sucesso certo - it's a guaranteed success
ter algo como sucesso certo - to count on something as a sure success
um sucesso certo de público - a sure crowd-pleaser
esse filme será um sucesso certo - this movie will definitely be a hit
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