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forte
[/fɔːrt/ (English) or /fɔʁt/ (French origin)]
noun
pl: 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
strength
specialty
strong point
talent
Antonyms
weakness
weakness 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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