conquer fears

[ˈkɑŋ.kər fɪrz]
verb phrase
conquistar medos
1. to overcome or defeat one's fears through courage, determination, or effort
She worked with a therapist to conquer her fears of public speaking.
Ela trabalhou com um terapeuta para conquistar seus medos de falar em público.
2. to face and manage anxiety or phobias
He decided to conquer his fear of heights by rock climbing.
Ele decidiu conquistar seu medo de altura praticando escalada.
3. to gain control over emotional obstacles preventing personal growth
Conquer your fears and pursue your dreams.
Conquiste seus medos e persiga seus sonhos.
This phrase is commonly used in self-help, motivational, and therapeutic contexts in both American and Brazilian cultures. In Brazil, it's frequently associated with personal development discourse and psychological wellness. In the USA, it's often part of inspirational narratives and coaching language.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
overcome fearsface one's fearsdefeat anxietiesmaster one's fearsvanquish fears
Antonyms / Antônimos
surrender to fearsgive in to anxietyavoid fearssuccumb to phobias

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
conquistar medos
most common and widely understood phrase
Rio de Janeiro
vencer medos
alternative form, also commonly used
São Paulo
superar medos
slightly more formal alternative
Portugal
vencer os medos
preferred form in European Portuguese

Related Words

couragebraveryresilienceanxietyphobiaovercomechallenge

Related Idioms & Phrases

face your demons
bite the bullet
take the bull by the horns
feel the fear and do it anyway
conquistar o próprio dragão (Portuguese idiom)
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