valuable prospect

[ˈvæljuəbl ˈprɒspekt]
noun phrasepl: valuable prospects
perspectiva valiosa
1. a person or opportunity with strong potential for success, growth, or future benefit
The young athlete is considered a valuable prospect for the Olympic team.
O jovem atleta é considerado uma perspectiva valiosa para a equipe olímpica.
2. a business opportunity or investment with significant earning or development potential
This startup is a valuable prospect for venture capitalists.
Esta startup é uma perspectiva valiosa para capitalistas de risco.
3. someone who shows promise in their field and is worth investing time or resources into
The company recruited the talented engineer as a valuable prospect for leadership.
A empresa recrutou o engenheiro talentoso como uma perspectiva valiosa para liderança.
This term is widely used in American sports culture (particularly baseball scouting and recruitment), venture capital, and corporate development. In Brazil, 'perspectiva valiosa' is commonly used in football/soccer scouting and business contexts, reflecting the importance of identifying talent early in competitive markets.
NYC Slang
hot prospect; up-and-comer; golden ticket
Synonyms / Sinônimos
promising candidatetalented individualpotential starrising talenthopeful opportunity
Antonyms / Antônimos
lost causedead endpoor prospectunlikely candidate

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
perspectiva valiosa; promessa de talento
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
perspectiva valiosa; cliente em potencial
used in both sports and business contexts
São Paulo
perspectiva valiosa; oportunidade promissora
frequently used in corporate and entrepreneurial contexts
Portugal
perspetiva valiosa; candidato promissor
similar usage but with European Portuguese spelling

Related Words

opportunitypotentialcandidatetalentinvestmentfuture

Related Idioms & Phrases

a diamond in the rough
a rising star
one to watch
gold in them hills
future looks bright
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