triunfo certo

[tri-ˈũ-fu ˈsɛr-tu]
noun phrasemasculinepl: triunfos certos
certain victory, sure triumph
1. A victory or success that is guaranteed or highly assured; an outcome that is expected with confidence
With their star player returning, victory seemed like a sure thing.
Com o retorno do seu melhor jogador, o triunfo certo parecia inevitável.
2. An undertaking or endeavor with virtually no risk of failure
The merger between the two companies was a guaranteed success.
A fusão entre as duas empresas era um triunfo certo.
This phrase is commonly used in Brazilian Portuguese in sports contexts, business negotiations, and competitive scenarios to express absolute confidence in an outcome. In Brazilian culture, particularly in football (soccer), commentators frequently use 'triunfo certo' when discussing a team's expected victory. The phrase reflects the Brazilian optimism and confidence in favorable outcomes.
NYC Slang
sure thing, a lock, guaranteed W
Synonyms / Sinônimos
vitória garantidasucesso asseguradoêxito certovitória iminentesucesso indubitável
Antonyms / Antônimos
derrota certafracasso garantidoincertezadúvida

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
triunfo certo
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
triunfo certo / vitória na certa
Both expressions commonly used
São Paulo
triunfo certo / sucesso garantido
Business and corporate contexts prefer 'sucesso garantido'
Portugal
triunfo certo / vitória certa
Slightly less common; Portuguese prefer 'vitória certa' in some contexts

Related Words

triunfovitóriasucessoêxitocertezagarantia

Related Idioms & Phrases

um triunfo certo na manga
ter o triunfo certo na bolsa
contar com um triunfo certo
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