Translation of "ambition" into Portuguese

ambição, pretensão, aspiração are the top translations of "ambition" into Portuguese.

ambition verb noun grammar

An eager or inordinate desire for some object that confers distinction, as preferment, honor, superiority, political power, or literary fame; desire to distinguish one's self from other people. [..]

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  • ambição

    noun feminine

    personal quality [..]

    He had the ambition to be prime minister.

    Ele tinha a ambição de ser primeiro ministro.

  • pretensão

    noun feminine

    The Republic of Macedonia has no territorial ambitions with regard to neighbouring countries.

    A República da Macedónia não tem pretensões territoriais em relação aos países vizinhos.

  • aspiração

    noun feminine

    The economic downturn has fuelled protectionist ambitions, which threatens to undermine the operation of the single market.

    A recessão económica alimentou aspirações proteccionistas, o que ameaça comprometer o funcionamento do mercado único.

  • Less frequent translations

    • desejo
    • anseio
    • voto
    • moção
    • Ambição

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