Realismo
1. The quality or state of accepting a situation as it is and being prepared to deal with it accordingly; practical and realistic approach to life
Her realism about the market helped her make better business decisions.
O realismo dela sobre o mercado a ajudou a tomar melhores decisões comerciais.
2. In philosophy and logic, the doctrine that universals and abstract objects exist objectively and independently of human perception
Realism in philosophy debates the nature of reality and existence.
O realismo na filosofia debate a natureza da realidade e da existência.
3. In art and literature, the representation of things in their actual appearance without idealization or romantic interpretation
The artist's realism in portraying everyday life impressed the critics.
O realismo do artista ao retratar a vida cotidiana impressionou os críticos.
4. In international relations, the political theory emphasizing national interest and power politics over idealistic principles
Political realism shaped the country's foreign policy.
O realismo político moldou a política externa do país.
In Brazil, 'realismo' is deeply valued in both artistic movements (particularly in 19th-century literature with authors like Machado de Assis) and in contemporary everyday speech as a pragmatic approach to life's challenges. In the USA, 'realism' reflects a core cultural value of practicality and 'telling it like it is,' often contrasted with American idealism and the pursuit of the American Dream.
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