instill confidence

[ɪnˈstɪl ˈkɒnfɪdəns]

verb phrase

incutir confiança

1. to gradually but firmly establish a feeling of trust, belief, or self-assurance in someone

The coach's experience and dedication instilled confidence in his players before the championship game.

A experiência e dedicação do treinador incutiram confiança em seus jogadores antes da partida do campeonato.

2. to create or inspire a sense of security and certainty about something

Her calm demeanor instilled confidence in the frightened passengers during the turbulent flight.

Sua atitude calma incutiu confiança nos passageiros assustados durante o voo turbulento.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

incutir confiança

Most common usage across Brazil

São Paulo

incutir confiança / infundir confiança

Both forms are used in São Paulo

Rio de Janeiro

incutir confiança

Standard usage

Portugal

incutir confiança / inspirar confiança

Both forms are common in European Portuguese

instill confidence in someone's heart

instill confidence and trust

instill confidence from the start

restore confidence

inspire trust and confidence

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