well-wishes
[/ˈwɛl ˈwɪʃəz/]
nounpl: well-wishes (plural form; singular: well-wisher)
desejos de bom-estar; pessoas que desejam o bem
1. expressions of hope for someone's happiness, health, or success
We received many well-wishes after our engagement announcement.
Recebemos muitos desejos de bom-estar após nosso anúncio de noivado.
2. people who express positive sentiments or support for someone
The patient was grateful for all the well-wishes from friends and family.
O paciente foi grato por todos os bons desejos de amigos e familiares.
Well-wishes are an important social convention in both American and Brazilian cultures, particularly for significant life events (weddings, births, recoveries from illness). In Brazil, the expression is often accompanied by physical gestures of warmth such as hugs or kisses. In formal American contexts, well-wishes may be conveyed through cards or emails, reflecting different communication styles between the cultures.
NYC Slang
props (informal slang for good wishes or recognition in NYC culture)
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