tem esperança

[tɛ̃ ɛʃpɛ'rɐ̃sɐ]

verb phrase

has hope; is hopeful

1. to possess or maintain a feeling of expectation and desire for a positive outcome

She has hope that things will improve.

Ela tem esperança de que as coisas melhorarão.

2. to believe that something desired may happen

He has hope for a better future.

Ele tem esperança num futuro melhor.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

tem esperança

standard usage throughout Brazil

Portugal

tem esperança

standard usage in Portugal

ter esperança no peito

viver de esperança

morrer com esperança

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