facing directly

[/ˈfeɪsɪŋ dəˈrɛktli/]
verb phrase / adverbial phrase
enfrentando diretamente
1. confronting or dealing with something or someone head-on without avoidance or indirection
She is facing directly the challenges of her new role.
Ela está enfrentando diretamente os desafios de seu novo cargo.
2. positioned with the front or face toward something in a straightforward manner
The building is facing directly toward the ocean.
O prédio está virado diretamente para o oceano.
3. addressing someone or something without evasion or indirect communication
He decided to face directly the accusations made against him.
Ele decidiu enfrentar diretamente as acusações feitas contra ele.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'facing directly' is valued as a sign of courage and integrity. In Brazilian culture, direct confrontation can be softened with warmth, while in American contexts it often emphasizes individual responsibility and no-nonsense problem-solving.
NYC Slang
getting real with it / keeping it 100
Synonyms / Sinônimos
confronting openlyaddressing head-ontackling directlymeeting face-to-facedealing with straightforwardly
Antonyms / Antônimos
avoidingdodgingsidesteppingevadingcircumventing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
enfrentando diretamente
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
encarando na cara
More colloquial urban variant
Rio de Janeiro
enfrentando de frente
Slightly more informal usage
Portugal
encarando diretamente
European Portuguese preference for 'encarando'

Related Words

confrontface up totackleaddressencounterdirectly

Related Idioms & Phrases

face the music
face the facts
look someone in the eye
bite the bullet
tackle head-on
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