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força

[ˈfɔɾ.sə]
nounfemininepl: forças
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'
Synonyms
energiapoderpotênciavigorresistênciaintensidade
Antonyms
fraquezadebilidadeimpotência

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
força
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
força
May be emphasized colloquially as 'que força!'
São Paulo
força
Standard usage, common in business contexts
Portugal
força
Standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

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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