solidly

[/ˈsɒlɪdli/]
adverb
solidamente
1. in a firm, stable, or substantial manner; with solid construction or support
The building was solidly constructed to withstand earthquakes.
O prédio foi solidamente construído para resistir a terremotos.
2. completely or thoroughly; without doubt or reservation
The team solidly defeated their opponents with a score of 5-0.
O time solidamente derrotou seus oponentes com placar de 5 a 0.
3. in a unanimous or united manner; with collective agreement
The voters solidly supported the new policy.
Os eleitores apoiaram solidamente a nova política.
4. in a continuous or unbroken manner
It rained solidly for three days without stopping.
Choveu solidamente por três dias sem parar.
In both American English and Brazilian Portuguese, 'solidly' is commonly used in professional, academic, and everyday contexts to emphasize reliability, thoroughness, and unwavering support. In American sports culture, it frequently describes decisive victories. In Brazil, it appears frequently in construction, business, and political discourse to denote stability and consensus.
NYC Slang
for real, straight up (when expressing certainty or agreement)
Synonyms / Sinônimos
firmlystablysubstantiallythoroughlycompletelysecurelysoundly
Antonyms / Antônimos
weaklylooselyinsubstantiallypartiallyuncertainly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
solidamente
standard translation used across Brazil
São Paulo
solidamente
common usage in business and formal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
solidamente
used in formal and informal contexts equally
Portugal
solidamente
identical usage; standard European Portuguese

Related Words

solidsoliditysolidifysolidnessconsolidate

Related Idioms & Phrases

solidly built (bem construído)
solidly grounded (bem fundamentado)
solidly behind someone (apoiar alguém de forma inabalável)
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