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be resilient
[bē rɪˈzɪliənt]
verb phrase
ser resiliente
1.
to recover quickly from difficulties; to be able to withstand or bounce back from adversity
She managed to be resilient after losing her job and found a new one within months.
Ela conseguiu ser resiliente depois de perder o emprego e encontrou um novo em alguns meses.
2.
to remain flexible and adaptable in the face of challenges
The team had to be resilient when their original plan failed.
O time teve que ser resiliente quando seu plano original falhou.
3.
to possess the ability to return to a previous state after being stretched or compressed
This material needs to be resilient to withstand repeated use.
Este material precisa ser resiliente para suportar o uso repetido.
NYC Slang
bounce back; stay strong
Synonyms
be tough
be strong
bounce back
recover
persevere
be flexible
adapt
Antonyms
be fragile
be weak
give up
break down
be rigid
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
ser resiliente
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
ser resiliente
Standard usage in business and formal contexts
Portugal
ser resiliente
Standard European Portuguese usage; less commonly used colloquially
General
ser resistente
Alternative translation emphasizing resistance rather than psychological bouncing back
Related Idioms & Phrases
bounce back from adversity
get back on your feet
weather the storm
tough it out
roll with the punches
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