absolute dedication

[/ˈæbsəluːt ˌdɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/]
noun phrasefemininepl: dedicações absolutas
dedicação absoluta
1. Complete, unwavering commitment to a person, cause, or activity with no reservations or distractions
Her absolute dedication to her craft earned her recognition as one of the finest musicians of her generation.
Sua dedicação absoluta à sua arte lhe rendeu reconhecimento como uma das melhores músicas de sua geração.
2. Total devotion characterized by unreserved effort and loyalty
The coach demanded absolute dedication from his athletes during training season.
O treinador exigiu dedicação absoluta de seus atletas durante a época de treinamento.
In Brazilian culture, 'dedicação absoluta' is highly valued in professional, athletic, and artistic contexts, reflecting the cultural emphasis on passion and personal investment. In American contexts, similar concepts are often expressed more casually as 'going all-in' or 'giving 110%,' reflecting a more informal linguistic style.
NYC Slang
all-in commitment / going 110% / giving it everything
Synonyms / Sinônimos
total commitmentunwavering devotioncomplete allegiancefull dedicationunconditional commitment
Antonyms / Antônimos
half-hearted effortapathyindifferencelack of commitmentwavering dedication

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dedicação absoluta
Standard usage across all regions of Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
dedicação de corpo e alma
Colloquial expression meaning body and soul dedication, commonly used in Rio
São Paulo
dedicação total
Simplified variant frequently used in business and sports contexts
Portugal
dedicação integral/total
Portuguese prefer 'integral' or 'total' rather than 'absoluta' in formal contexts

Related Words

commitmentdevotionloyaltypassionperseverancesacrificedetermination

Related Idioms & Phrases

heart and soul
give one's all
throw oneself into
dedication without compromise
total commitment
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