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demonstrate confidence

[/ˈdɛmənstreɪt ˈkɑnfɪdəns/]
verb phrase
demonstrar confiança
1. To show or display assurance, self-belief, or certainty through words or actions
She demonstrated confidence during the job interview by maintaining eye contact and speaking clearly.
Ela demonstrou confiança durante a entrevista de emprego mantendo contato visual e falando com clareza.
2. To exhibit trust in one's abilities or in a particular outcome
The team demonstrated confidence in their strategy by executing it without hesitation.
O time demonstrou confiança em sua estratégia ao executá-la sem hesitação.
NYC Slang
show your swagger / flex your confidence
Synonyms
show confidencedisplay assuranceexhibit self-beliefproject confidenceradiate confidenceexude confidence
Antonyms
show doubtdisplay uncertaintyexhibit hesitationexpress insecuritydemonstrate fear

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
demonstrar confiança
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
demonstrar confiança / mostrar segurança
Both forms are widely used in the region
São Paulo
demonstrar confiança
Standard formal usage in business contexts
Portugal
demonstrar confiança / mostrar confiança
Both expressions are equally accepted in Portuguese Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep your head up
stand tall
wear your confidence
put on a brave face
hold your own
walk the walk
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