inner strength
[ˈɪnər ˈstreŋθ]
noun
força interior
1. Psychological or emotional resilience; the ability to face difficulties, challenges, or adversities with courage and determination
She drew upon her inner strength to overcome the illness.
Ela recorreu à sua força interior para superar a doença.
2. Mental fortitude and spiritual resilience that comes from within oneself
Finding your inner strength is essential for personal growth.
Encontrar sua força interior é essencial para o crescimento pessoal.
3. The capacity to endure suffering or hardship without losing hope or determination
His inner strength kept him going through the darkest times.
Sua força interior o manteve firme durante os tempos mais sombrios.
In both American and Brazilian cultures, 'inner strength' is highly valued as a concept in self-help, wellness, and personal development discourse. In Brazil, it's often discussed in spiritual and religious contexts, as well as in psychology and motivational literature. The phrase reflects a contemporary emphasis on mental health, emotional resilience, and personal empowerment in both cultures.
Related Idioms & Phrases
draw on one's inner strength
find inner strength
gather one's inner strength
ter força para seguir em frente (Portuguese: to have strength to move forward)
força de vontade (Portuguese: willpower)
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →