affirmations

[/ˌæfərˈmeɪʃənz/]
nounfemininepl: affirmations
afirmações
1. Positive statements or declarations made to assert or confirm something as true
She repeated daily affirmations to boost her confidence.
Ela repetia afirmações diárias para aumentar sua confiança.
2. Formal or solemn assertions, especially in legal or official contexts
The witness made affirmations under oath.
A testemunha fez afirmações sob juramento.
3. Acts of ratifying, confirming, or validating something previously stated or done
The court's affirmations of the lower court's decision were unanimous.
As afirmações do tribunal sobre a decisão do tribunal inferior foram unânimes.
4. Positive self-talk or motivational phrases used in personal development
Morning affirmations can help set a positive tone for the day.
Afirmações matinais podem ajudar a estabelecer um tom positivo para o dia.
In the United States and Brazil, 'affirmations' have become increasingly popular in wellness and self-help culture, particularly through self-help books, meditation apps, and personal coaching. In legal contexts, both countries recognize affirmations as formal statements made under oath. In Portuguese-speaking countries, the practice of 'afirmações positivas' has gained traction in corporate training and therapeutic settings influenced by Anglo-American self-improvement trends.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
assertionsdeclarationsstatementsconfirmationsratificationsvalidations
Antonyms / Antônimos
denialsnegationsrefutationsrejections

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
afirmações
Standard usage in both formal and informal contexts
Portugal
afirmações
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; commonly used in legal and personal development contexts
Business/Legal Portuguese
afirmações
Formal term used in court proceedings and official documents

Related Words

affirmaffirmativeconfirmassertdeclarevalidate

Related Idioms & Phrases

affirmation of life - affirmação da vida
positive affirmations - afirmações positivas
court of affirmations - tribunal de afirmações
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