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boost self-confidence
[/buːst ˌself ˈkɒnfɪdəns/]
verb phrase
aumentar a autoconfiança
1.
to increase or strengthen one's belief in one's own abilities and worth
Regular exercise can boost self-confidence and improve mental health.
O exercício regular pode aumentar a autoconfiança e melhorar a saúde mental.
2.
to provide encouragement or support that enhances personal assurance
Positive feedback from her manager helped boost her self-confidence at work.
O feedback positivo de seu gerente ajudou a aumentar sua autoconfiança no trabalho.
NYC Slang
pump yourself up
Synonyms
build self-esteem
increase confidence
strengthen self-belief
enhance self-assurance
fortify confidence
Antonyms
undermine confidence
diminish self-esteem
erode confidence
weaken self-belief
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
aumentar a autoconfiança
most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
impulsionar a autoconfiança
alternative formal usage
Portugal
reforçar a autoconfiança
preferred in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
build up your confidence
get a confidence boost
believe in yourself
stand tall
fake it till you make it
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