has faith

[/hæz feɪθ/]
verb phrase
tem fé
1. believes in or trusts something or someone with confidence
She has faith that everything will work out in the end.
Ela tem fé de que tudo vai dar certo no final.
2. holds religious or spiritual beliefs
He has faith in God and attends church every Sunday.
Ele tem fé em Deus e vai à igreja todo domingo.
3. demonstrates confidence or belief in someone's abilities
The coach has faith in his players to win the championship.
O técnico tem fé nos seus jogadores para ganhar o campeonato.
In Brazilian culture, expressions of faith are common both in religious and secular contexts. People frequently use 'tem fé' when discussing optimism about future outcomes, relationships, and personal goals. This reflects the importance of hope and spirituality in Brazilian society.
NYC Slang
believes in it / got faith
Synonyms / Sinônimos
believes intrustshas confidence inrelies onhas conviction
Antonyms / Antônimos
doubtsdistrustsdisbelieveslacks confidence inquestions

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tem fé
most common expression
Rio de Janeiro
tem fé
standard usage, sometimes emphatic with 'muita fé'
São Paulo
tem fé
formal and informal contexts
Portugal
tem fé
identical usage to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

faithbelieftrustconfidenceconvictionspirituality

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep the faith
lose faith
leap of faith
have faith and carry on
faith moves mountains
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