full-hearted effort

[/fʊl ˈhɑːrtɪd ˈɛfərt/]
noun phrasepl: full-hearted efforts
esforço de todo o coração
1. A sincere, dedicated, and complete attempt to accomplish something with maximum commitment and passion
She made a full-hearted effort to reconcile with her family after years of estrangement.
Ela fez um esforço de todo o coração para se reconciliar com sua família após anos de afastamento.
2. Wholehearted dedication and commitment to a task or goal without reservation or hesitation
The team's full-hearted effort in the final match earned them the championship.
O esforço sincero e dedicado do time na partida final conquistou o campeonato para eles.
This phrase is widely appreciated in both American and Brazilian cultures as it reflects valued qualities of determination and sincerity. In Brazilian culture, 'de todo o coração' (from the whole heart) emphasizes emotional authenticity and is frequently used in personal relationships and professional contexts to demonstrate genuine commitment. In American culture, 'full-hearted' conveys the same sense of complete dedication without reservation.
NYC Slang
going all out / giving it your all / bringing the heat
Synonyms / Sinônimos
wholehearted effortsincere effortdedicated attemptcomplete commitmentearnest endeavorall-out effort
Antonyms / Antônimos
half-hearted efforttoken effortlukewarm attemptminimal effortapathetic approach

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
esforço de todo o coração / esforço sincero
Most common and widely understood in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
esforço de verdade / esforço sincero
Colloquial variant emphasizing authenticity
São Paulo
esforço dedicado / esforço genuíno
More formal and professional usage
Portugal
esforço de todo o coração / empenho sincero
European Portuguese prefers 'empenho' as an alternative to 'esforço'

Related Words

commitmentdedicationsinceritypassiondevotionendeavordetermination

Related Idioms & Phrases

put your heart and soul into something
give it your all
leave no stone unturned
go the extra mile
with all your heart
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