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natural force

[ˈnætʃərəl fɔːrs]
nounpl: natural forces
força natural
1. A physical power or energy that occurs in nature, such as gravity, wind, or water
The natural forces of erosion shaped the canyon over millions of years.
As forças naturais da erosão moldaram o cânion ao longo de milhões de anos.
2. An inherent or elemental power or tendency in nature
Fire is a natural force that can both create and destroy.
O fogo é uma força natural que pode tanto criar quanto destruir.
3. The power of nature itself, often personified
No human construction can withstand the natural forces of a hurricane.
Nenhuma construção humana pode resistir às forças naturais de um furacão.
Synonyms
natural powerforce of natureelemental forcephysical forcenatural phenomenon
Antonyms
artificial forcehuman powerman-made force

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
força natural
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
força natural
Commonly used in academic and scientific contexts
Portugal
força natural
Standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

force of nature
laws of nature
the elements
act of God
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