affirm confidently
[ə-ˈfərm ˈkän-fə-dənt-lē]
verb phrase
afirmar com confiança
1. to state or assert something as true with firm conviction and without doubt
She affirmed confidently that she had completed the project on time.
Ela afirmou com confiança que havia concluído o projeto no prazo.
2. to declare or maintain something as valid or truthful with assured certainty
The witness affirmed confidently that he recognized the suspect.
A testemunha afirmou com confiança que reconhecia o suspeito.
3. to confirm or ratify something authoritatively and decisively
The court affirmed confidently the lower court's decision.
O tribunal afirmou com confiança a decisão do tribunal inferior.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'afirmar com confiança' is commonly used in legal, academic, and professional contexts to convey authority and certainty. In American English, this phrase is prevalent in courtroom settings and formal declarations. The phrase emphasizes both the truthfulness of the statement and the speaker's unwavering belief in what they are stating.
NYC Slang
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