solid grounds

[/ˈsɒlɪd ɡraʊndz/]
noun phrase
fundamentos sólidos
1. strong, valid, or reliable reasons or basis for something; evidence or justification that is firm and well-established
The court ruled in favor of the plaintiff on solid grounds.
O tribunal julgou a favor da autora em fundamentos sólidos.
2. a secure foundation or basis upon which something can be built or relied upon
Their business partnership is built on solid grounds.
A parceria comercial deles é construída em fundamentos sólidos.
3. legitimate or justifiable reasons for an action, belief, or decision
She has solid grounds to file a complaint against her employer.
Ela tem motivos sólidos para apresentar uma reclamação contra seu empregador.
This phrase is commonly used in legal, business, and academic contexts in both American and Brazilian English. In Brazil, 'fundamentos sólidos' is frequently used in formal documents, court proceedings, and professional settings to indicate that decisions or claims are well-justified and evidence-based.
NYC Slang
on the level / legit reasons
Synonyms / Sinônimos
valid reasonsfirm basisstrong foundationlegitimate groundsjustificationevidence
Antonyms / Antônimos
weak groundsflimsy reasonsunfounded claimsbaseless accusations

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fundamentos sólidos
Standard translation used across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
base firme
Alternative colloquial usage meaning firm base
São Paulo
fundamentos sólidos
Formal usage in business and legal contexts
Portugal
fundamentos sólidos
European Portuguese uses same translation; also 'bases firmes'

Related Words

foundationbasisevidencejustificationreasoninggrounds

Related Idioms & Phrases

on solid ground
have grounds for
break ground
common ground
firm footing
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