movement power
[/ˈmuːvmənt ˈpaʊər/]
nounpl: movement powers
poder de movimento
1. The ability or capacity to move, change position, or traverse distance
The athlete demonstrated incredible movement power during the sprint.
O atleta demonstrou um poder de movimento incrível durante a corrida.
2. In biomechanics, the muscular force and coordination required to execute physical motion
Building movement power requires consistent training and proper technique.
Construir poder de movimento requer treinamento consistente e técnica apropriada.
3. In political or social contexts, the influence or momentum of a collective movement
The civil rights movement gained significant movement power in the 1960s.
O movimento dos direitos civis ganhou um poder de movimento significativo nos anos 1960.
This term is frequently used in Brazilian sports culture (especially football/soccer) when describing a player's dynamic ability and athleticism. In social contexts, both Brazil and the US use this phrase to describe the growing influence of social or political movements, particularly regarding grassroots activism and collective action.
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