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strength

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nounfemininepl: strengths
força
1. The quality or state of being physically strong; muscular power
He lifted the heavy box with great strength.
Ele levantou a caixa pesada com grande força.
2. The capacity to withstand great force or pressure
The strength of the bridge was tested during the storm.
A resistência da ponte foi testada durante a tempestade.
3. Power or vigor of any kind; intensity
The strength of the wind knocked over the trees.
A intensidade do vento derrubou as árvores.
4. Moral or mental power; courage or firmness
She found the strength to overcome her fears.
Ela encontrou força para superar seus medos.
5. A good or beneficial quality or attribute
His main strength is his ability to lead.
Seu principal ponto forte é sua capacidade de liderança.
NYC Slang
strength = "juice" or "clout" in certain NYC contexts (influence/power)
Synonyms
powervigormightforcepotencyresilience
Antonyms
weaknessfrailtyfeeblenessdebility

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
força
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
força
Standard usage, sometimes 'potência' for power/intensity
São Paulo
força
Standard usage, also 'resistência' for endurance strength
Portugal
força
Standard usage, 'solidez' for structural strength

Related Idioms & Phrases

strength to strength
go from strength to strength
tower of strength
the strength of one's convictions
draw strength from
lend strength to
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