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fearless person

[/ˈfɪrləs ˈpɜrsən/]
nounpl: fearless people / fearless persons
pessoa destemida
1. An individual who is not afraid; someone who shows courage and bravery in the face of danger or difficulty
She is a fearless person who always speaks her mind.
Ela é uma pessoa destemida que sempre fala o que pensa.
2. Someone who acts without fear or hesitation despite risks or obstacles
The fearless person ran into the burning building to rescue the child.
A pessoa destemida correu para o prédio em chamas para resgatar a criança.
NYC Slang
tough cookie / no-fear type
Synonyms
brave personcourageous personintrepid personvaliant persondaring person
Antonyms
cowardly persontimid personfearful personscared person

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pessoa destemida
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
pessoa corajosa / destemida
Common colloquial usage
São Paulo
pessoa valente / destemida
Modern urban usage
Portugal
pessoa destemida / pessoa corajosa
More formal in Portuguese Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

heart of a lion
nerves of steel
brave as a lion
não ter medo de nada
ter coragem de sobra
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