esperança
hope
Beginner Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/ɨʃ.pɨ.ˈɾɐ̃.sɐ/
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Cultural Note
'A esperança é a última a morrer' (Hope is the last to die) is one of the most widely used proverbs in Portuguese. The word also connects to Cabo da Boa Esperança — the Cape of Good Hope. In Portuguese naming tradition, Esperança is a traditional female name, reflecting the deep cultural value placed on this emotion.
📝 Example Sentences
Nunca percas a esperança.
Never lose hope.
Tenho esperança de que tudo vai correr bem.
I have hope that everything will go well.
A esperança é a última a morrer.
Hope is the last to die.