force, strength, power
1. Physical power or energy; capability to exert effort
He lifted the box with great force.
Ele levantou a caixa com grande força.
2. Strength of character; determination or willpower
She found the force to continue despite difficulties.
Ela encontrou força para continuar apesar das dificuldades.
3. Military or armed personnel; troops
The armed forces were deployed.
As forças armadas foram mobilizadas.
4. Compelling power; coercion or violence
They used force to enter the building.
Eles usaram força para entrar no prédio.
5. Validity or effectiveness of something
The law has force throughout the country.
A lei tem força em todo o país.
NYC Slang
strength, power, or 'that's tough/strong'
Related Idioms & Phrases
à força de = by dint of, by means of
força bruta = brute force
força de vontade = willpower, force of will
em força = in force, in effect
forças armadas = armed forces
por força = by force, necessarily
força tarefa = task force
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