stalwart

[/ˈstɔːl.wərt/]
adjective, nounpl: stalwarts (noun form)
leal, firme, dedicado
1. Loyal, reliable, and committed, especially in difficult circumstances
She has been a stalwart supporter of the organization for twenty years.
Ela tem sido uma apoiadora leal da organização por vinte anos.
2. Strong and sturdy in build or structure
The stalwart oak trees stood firm against the storm.
Os carvalhos firmes permaneceram inabaláveis contra a tempestade.
3. A loyal and steadfast person, especially a supporter or member
He was one of the stalwarts of the political party.
Ele era um dos membros mais leais do partido político.
In American English, 'stalwart' is commonly used in political and organizational contexts to describe committed members or supporters. In Brazilian Portuguese, the equivalent terms emphasize loyalty (lealdade) and steadfastness, often used to describe trustworthy individuals or devoted followers of a cause, person, or organization.
NYC Slang
ride-or-die, down for the cause
Synonyms / Sinônimos
loyalfaithfulsteadfastreliabledependableunwaveringdevotedstrong
Antonyms / Antônimos
disloyalunreliableweakfickleunfaithful

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
leal, firme, dedicado
Common usage in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
leal, firme, devotado
Similar usage with slight variation in preferred adjectives
São Paulo
leal, confiável
Often emphasizes reliability in business contexts

Related Words

loyaltyfaithfulnesssteadfastnesscommitmentdevotionresilience

Related Idioms & Phrases

a stalwart of something (um pilar de algo)
stalwart supporter (apoiador incondicional)
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