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at the heart
[æt ðə hɑːrt]
prepositional phrase
no coração de
1.
at the core or center of something; as the most fundamental or essential part
At the heart of the matter is the question of trust.
No coração da questão está a pergunta sobre confiança.
2.
in the central or most important location
The city's historic district is at the heart of the old town.
O distrito histórico da cidade fica no coração da cidade antiga.
3.
fundamentally; essentially; in terms of basic nature or character
At heart, she is a kind person despite her tough exterior.
No fundo, ela é uma pessoa bondosa apesar da sua aparência dura.
Synonyms
at the core of
fundamentally
essentially
deep down
Antonyms
on the surface
peripherally
superficially
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
no coração de / no fundo
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
no coração de / essencialmente
Similar to general Brazilian usage
Rio de Janeiro
no fundo / no coração
Colloquial emphasis on essential nature
Portugal
no fundo / no âmago de
Portuguese Portuguese often uses 'âmago' for deeper meaning
Related Idioms & Phrases
get to the heart of the matter
at the bottom of one's heart
from the heart
lose heart
have a heart
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