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strong drive

[/strɔŋ draɪv/]
nounpl: strong drives
impulso forte; motivação intensa
1. A powerful motivation or urge to achieve something
She has a strong drive to succeed in her career.
Ela tem um impulso forte para ter sucesso em sua carreira.
2. Intense determination or ambition
His strong drive for excellence made him a champion.
Seu impulso forte pela excelência o tornou um campeão.
3. In sports, a forceful shot or hit
The golfer executed a strong drive down the fairway.
O golfista executou uma tacada forte pelo fairway.
NYC Slang
hustle; grit
Synonyms
strong motivationintense urgepowerful ambitiondeterminationpush
Antonyms
apathyindifferencelethargylack of motivation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
impulso forte; vontade intensa
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
garra; determinação
Often used informally to describe competitive spirit
Rio de Janeiro
vontade de ferro
Idiomatic expression meaning iron will
Portugal
impulso forte; determinação
Similar to Brazilian usage, slightly more formal

Related Idioms & Phrases

to have a strong drive
inner drive
driven by
push forward
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