conflito interno
[kõ.fli.tu ĩ.tɛr.nu]
nounmasculinepl: conflitos internos
internal conflict
1. A psychological struggle within a person between opposing desires, beliefs, or values
She experienced an internal conflict between her career ambitions and her desire to start a family.
Ela experimentava um conflito interno entre suas ambições profissionais e seu desejo de ter uma família.
2. A disagreement or tension within an organization, group, or nation
The company faced internal conflicts between different departments regarding budget allocation.
A empresa enfrentava conflitos internos entre diferentes departamentos sobre a alocação orçamentária.
3. In literature and psychology, a character's struggle with themselves rather than an external force
The protagonist's internal conflict drives the entire narrative of the novel.
O conflito interno do protagonista impulsiona toda a narrativa do romance.
In Brazilian culture, discussions about conflito interno are common in psychological therapy, self-help literature, and contemporary cinema. The term is widely understood in both academic and popular contexts. In the USA, 'internal conflict' is a key concept in psychology, literature, and personal development discourse, reflecting individualistic cultural values that emphasize introspection and self-awareness.
NYC Slang
inner struggle, inner demons, internal beef
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