losing force

[ˈluːzɪŋ fɔːrs]
verb phrase / noun phrase
perdendo força / enfraquecendo
1. Gradually becoming weaker, less effective, or less powerful
The storm is losing force as it moves inland.
A tempestade está perdendo força conforme se move para o interior.
2. Declining in momentum, influence, or impact
The political movement is losing force among younger voters.
O movimento político está perdendo força entre eleitores mais jovens.
3. Diminishing in authority, validity, or persuasiveness
His argument is losing force as more evidence emerges.
Seu argumento está perdendo força conforme mais evidências surgem.
This phrase is used commonly in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese to describe natural phenomena (storms, earthquakes), social movements, political campaigns, arguments in debates, and personal motivation or resolve. In Brazil, 'perdendo força' is the standard idiomatic expression used across all regions and social classes. The concept reflects universal human experience of decline and is frequently encountered in news media, casual conversation, and written communication.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
weakeningdecliningfadingdiminishingwaningflaggingdeteriorating
Antonyms / Antônimos
gaining strengthstrengtheningintensifyingacceleratinggrowing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
perdendo força
Most common and standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
fraquejando / enfraquecendo
Colloquial regional variant
São Paulo
perdendo força / enfraquecendo
Standard usage, formal and informal contexts
Portugal
a perder força / enfraquecendo-se
Portuguese preference for gerund construction with 'a'

Related Words

momentummomentum lossdeclineattenuationweakeningerosion

Related Idioms & Phrases

losing steam
running out of gas
petering out
fizzling out
on the decline
perdendo força / enfraquecendo
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