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act bravely
[ækt ˈbreɪvli]
verb phrase
agir com bravura
1.
to behave or conduct oneself in a courageous manner; to show courage through one's actions
The firefighter acted bravely to rescue the trapped child.
O bombeiro agiu com bravura para resgatar a criança presa.
2.
to face danger or difficulty without fear
She acted bravely despite her fears during the emergency.
Ela agiu com bravura apesar de seus medos durante a emergência.
Synonyms
act courageously
behave bravely
show courage
act fearlessly
conduct oneself heroically
Antonyms
act cowardly
act timidly
cower
act fearfully
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
agir com bravura
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
agir corajosamente
Alternative commonly used in São Paulo
Portugal
agir com coragem
Preferred usage in Portuguese Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
face the music bravely
stand one's ground
take the bull by the horns
show some backbone
keep a stiff upper lip
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