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firmeza

[fir-me-za]
nounfemininepl: firmezas
firmness
1. The quality of being firm, solid, or stable; lack of softness or looseness
The firmness of the mattress made it comfortable.
A firmeza do colchão o tornou confortável.
2. Steadiness or resoluteness of character; determination and conviction
She spoke with firmness and conviction about her beliefs.
Ela falou com firmeza e convicção sobre suas crenças.
3. Stability or permanence in a relationship or agreement
The firmness of their friendship endured through the years.
A firmeza da amizade deles perdurou ao longo dos anos.
Synonyms
solidezestabilidadeconstânciadeterminaçãoresoluçãopersistência
Antonyms
fraquezainstabilidadeincertezavacilaçãofrouxidão

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
firmeza
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
firmeza
Common in both formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
firmeza
Standard usage
Portugal
firmeza
Standard usage across Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

com firmeza (with firmness)
manter firmeza (to maintain firmness/stand firm)
falta de firmeza (lack of firmness)
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