promised land

• Terra Prometida; lugar ou situação onde se espera grande felicidade, sucesso ou a realização de desejos, frequentemente usado de forma metafórica para um estado ideal ou destino almejado. O termo vem da terra bíblica prometida por Deus a Abraão e seus descendentes.

A place or situation where great happiness, success, or fulfillment is expected; often used metaphorically to refer to an ideal state or destination. The term originates from the biblical land promised by God to Abraham and his descendants.

1. Biblical Promised LandB2formal

   The land of Canaan, promised by God to Abraham and his descendants in the Bible.

   Terra Prometida

   • Moses led the Israelites toward the Promised Land.
   • The Promised Land is described as a land flowing with milk and honey.
   • Joshua finally brought the people into the Promised Land.

2. Metaphorical ideal placeB2formal

   A place or situation where one expects to find happiness, success, or fulfillment.

   terra prometida

   • For many immigrants, America was seen as the promised land of opportunity.
   • He viewed the new job as his promised land.
   • The valley was their promised land after years of drought.