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upbeat

[/ˈʌpbiːt/]
adjective/noun
otimista; alegre; animado
1. characterized by optimism and positive energy; cheerful and lively
She has an upbeat personality that makes everyone around her smile.
Ela tem uma personalidade otimista que faz todos ao seu redor sorrirem.
2. (music) the unaccented beat in a measure, preceding the downbeat
The drummer emphasized the upbeat in this jazz piece.
O baterista enfatizou o tempo fraco nesta peça de jazz.
3. a positive or favorable trend or direction
The company reported an upbeat outlook for the next quarter.
A empresa relatou uma perspectiva positiva para o próximo trimestre.
NYC Slang
keeping it positive; that's fire; that slaps
Synonyms
optimisticcheerfulpositiveenthusiasticlivelybuoyant
Antonyms
downbeatpessimisticgloomydepressingnegative

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
otimista; alegre; animado
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
alegre; descontraído
Often emphasizing carefree and relaxed positivity
São Paulo
positivo; animador
Commonly used in business and professional contexts
Portugal
otimista; animado; positivo
Similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

looking on the bright side
glass-half-full attitude
putting a positive spin on things
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