find balance

[faɪnd ˈbæləns]
verb phrase
encontrar equilíbrio
1. to achieve a stable state or equilibrium between two or more competing demands, interests, or aspects of life
She struggled to find balance between her career and family responsibilities.
Ela lutava para encontrar equilíbrio entre sua carreira e responsabilidades familiares.
2. to reach a state of physical equilibrium or stability
The tightrope walker had to find balance while crossing the rope.
O equilibrista tinha que encontrar equilíbrio ao atravessar a corda.
3. to harmonize or reconcile different aspects or perspectives
The government needs to find balance between economic growth and environmental protection.
O governo precisa encontrar equilíbrio entre crescimento econômico e proteção ambiental.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'finding balance' has become increasingly important in contemporary discussions about work-life balance, mental health, and personal wellness. In Brazil, the concept is often discussed in relation to balancing professional ambitions with family values, while in the USA it frequently appears in wellness and self-help discourse.
NYC Slang
keep it balanced; keep it even
Synonyms / Sinônimos
achieve equilibriumstrike a balancereach harmonymaintain equilibriumattain stability
Antonyms / Antônimos
lose balancebecome unbalancedtip the scalesfall out of equilibrium

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
encontrar equilíbrio
most common and widely understood translation
Rio de Janeiro
achar equilíbrio
colloquial variant using 'achar' instead of 'encontrar'
São Paulo
encontrar equilíbrio
formal usage, particularly in business and professional contexts
Portugal
encontrar equilíbrio
identical to Brazilian Portuguese, with slight accent variations

Related Words

equilibriumharmonystabilitysymmetryproportionwork-life balance

Related Idioms & Phrases

strike the right balance
find one's center
walk the line
keep one's head on straight
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