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forte

[/fɔːrt/ (English) or /fɔʁt/ (French origin)]
nounpl: fortes
ponto forte
1. A strong suit; something at which someone excels
Mathematics is his forte.
Matemática é o seu ponto forte.
2. A dominant or outstanding quality or skill
Public speaking is her forte.
Falar em público é o seu forte.
3. In fencing, the part of the sword blade from the hilt to the middle
Attack with the forte of your blade.
Ataque com a parte mais forte da lâmina.
Synonyms
strengthspecialtystrong pointtalent
Antonyms
weaknessweakness point

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ponto forte
Most common phrase used in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
ponto forte
Also commonly used in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

that's not my forte
make something one's forte
a man of many fortes
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