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through determination

[θruː dɪˌtɜːmɪˈneɪʃən]
prepositional phrase / adverbial phrase
pela determinação / por determinação
1. by means of persistent effort and resolve; as a result of unwavering commitment to achieve a goal
He succeeded through determination and hard work.
Ele teve sucesso pela determinação e trabalho árduo.
2. by virtue of strong willpower and commitment
Through determination, she overcame all obstacles.
Através da determinação, ela superou todos os obstáculos.
Synonyms
by perseverancethrough persistenceby willpowerthrough resolveby commitmentthrough hard work
Antonyms
through lazinessby chancethrough apathywithout effort

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pela determinação / através da determinação
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
pela determinação
Common colloquial usage
Rio de Janeiro
pela determinação / com determinação
Frequently used in informal speech
Portugal
pela determinação / com determinação
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

where there's a will, there's a way
determination is key to success
grit and determination
iron determination
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