peer pressure

[/pɪr ˈprɛʃər/]
noun
pressão dos colegas
1. Social pressure by members of one's peer group to take a certain action, adopt certain values, or otherwise conform in order to be accepted
Many teenagers start smoking due to peer pressure from their friends.
Muitos adolescentes começam a fumar por causa da pressão dos colegas.
2. The influence exerted by a peer group in encouraging a person to change their attitude, values, or behavior to conform to group norms
He felt peer pressure to join the popular crowd at school.
Ele sentiu pressão dos colegas para se juntar ao grupo popular da escola.
Peer pressure is a significant social phenomenon discussed extensively in both American and Brazilian contexts, particularly regarding teenage behavior, substance use, and academic performance. In Brazil, discussions often focus on the influence of 'friends' (amigos) and social circles within school environments, while in the US, it's frequently addressed in educational programs and prevention campaigns. The concept is culturally recognized as a normal part of adolescent development in both societies.
NYC Slang
getting pressed by your boys/homies
Synonyms / Sinônimos
social pressuregroup pressureconformity pressureinfluence from peers
Antonyms / Antônimos
independenceindividualityself-determinationautonomy

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pressão dos colegas
Standard and widely used across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
pressão da galera
More colloquial, using 'galera' (the gang/group)
São Paulo
pressão dos amigos
Alternative using 'amigos' (friends) instead of colegas
Portugal
pressão do grupo de pares
More formal phrasing; 'pressão dos colegas' also used

Related Words

conformitypeer groupsocial influenceadolescencebullyingacceptance

Related Idioms & Phrases

give in to peer pressure
resist peer pressure
succumb to peer pressure
under peer pressure
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