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being resolute

[ˈbiːɪŋ ˈrezəluːt]
verb phrase / gerund
ser resoluto / estar resoluto
1. Displaying firm determination and unwavering commitment to a course of action; showing steadfastness and decisiveness
Being resolute in your decisions will help you succeed.
Ser resoluto em suas decisões o ajudará a ter sucesso.
2. The state or quality of maintaining firm purpose despite obstacles or opposition
Her being resolute in the face of criticism impressed everyone.
O fato de ela estar resoluta diante das críticas impressionou todos.
NYC Slang
staying locked in / keeping it tight
Synonyms
being determinedbeing steadfastbeing unwaveringbeing firmbeing decisivebeing committed
Antonyms
being indecisivebeing waveringbeing uncertainbeing irresolutebeing hesitantbeing vacillating

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ser resoluto / estar firme
Common in everyday speech and formal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
ser firme / estar na dele
Informal usage with 'estar na dele' meaning staying committed
São Paulo
ser resoluto / manter-se firme
Formal and business contexts preferred
Portugal
ser resoluto / manter-se firme
Standard usage similar to formal Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

standing firm
staying the course
holding your ground
not backing down
sticking to your guns
manter a firmeza
não ceder um milímetro
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