mighty force

[/ˈmaɪti fɔːrs/]
noun phrasefemininepl: mighty forces / forças poderosas
força poderosa
1. A powerful or strong force; great strength or power that has significant impact or influence
The hurricane was a mighty force that devastated the entire region.
O furacão foi uma força poderosa que devastou toda a região.
2. A military or physical power that is impressive in its strength and capability
The army's mighty force was on full display during the parade.
A força poderosa do exército foi totalmente exibida durante o desfile.
3. Any influential power or entity that cannot be easily resisted or overcome
Social media has become a mighty force in modern politics.
A mídia social se tornou uma força poderosa na política moderna.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'mighty force' is used to describe powerful entities—whether natural phenomena, military power, or social movements. In Brazilian Portuguese, it's often used poetically or in formal contexts, while in American English it appears frequently in news media, sports commentary, and military discussions.
NYC Slang
beast / powerhouse / monster (informal)
Synonyms / Sinônimos
powerful forcegreat powerstrong forcetremendous power
Antonyms / Antônimos
weak forcefeeble powernegligible force

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
força poderosa
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
força poderosa / força braba
Colloquial variant using 'braba' for emphasis
São Paulo
força poderosa / força tremenda
Common usage with 'tremenda' as intensifier
Portugal
força poderosa / força imensa
Portuguese European variant using 'imensa'

Related Words

mightyforcefulpowerfulstrengthvigorpotencydominance

Related Idioms & Phrases

a force to be reckoned with
force of nature
the mighty hand of [entity]
overwhelming force
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