being intense

[ˈbiːɪŋ ɪnˈtens]

verb phrase / gerund

ser intenso / estar intenso

1. The state or condition of exhibiting strong, concentrated emotion, energy, or focus

Being intense about your goals can lead to success.

Ser intenso quanto aos seus objetivos pode levar ao sucesso.

2. Demonstrating extreme passion or seriousness in manner or behavior

She appreciated him being intense about his work.

Ela apreciava ele ser intenso com seu trabalho.

3. Having or showing great strength or force

Being intense during the workout helped him build muscle faster.

Estar intenso durante o treino o ajudou a construir músculos mais rápido.

NYC Slang

going hard; bringing it; being extra; being on 100

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

ser/estar intenso

Common in everyday speech and informal contexts

Rio de Janeiro

ser/estar intenso; ser de bad

Informal slang usage in colloquial speech

São Paulo

ser/estar intenso

Standard usage in business and professional contexts

Portugal

ser/estar intenso

More formal usage; sometimes 'ser muito dedicado' as alternative

being intense about something = levar algo a sério

being too intense = ser excessivamente dramático

intensity runs high = a intensidade é alta

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