true believers

[/truː bɪˈliːvərz/]
nounpl: true believers (already plural)
verdadeiros crentes
1. People who have unwavering faith in a particular religion, ideology, cause, or person, often with absolute conviction
The true believers of the movement refused to question its principles.
Os verdadeiros crentes do movimento recusaram-se a questionar seus princípios.
2. Devoted followers who maintain strong commitment despite skepticism from others
Only true believers would invest all their savings in this startup.
Apenas verdadeiros crentes investiriam todas as suas economias nessa startup.
3. Members of a faith community who practice their beliefs sincerely and consistently
The church welcomes all true believers who come with an open heart.
A igreja acolhe todos os verdadeiros crentes que vêm com o coração aberto.
In American culture, 'true believers' often carries religious connotations but is increasingly used metaphorically for devoted fans, activists, or followers of any ideology. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'verdadeiros crentes' is primarily associated with religious faith communities, particularly evangelical churches ('crentes'), where the term carries significant cultural weight. The phrase can also imply naivety or blind faith depending on context.
NYC Slang
true believers / ride-or-dies (referring to unconditional followers)
Synonyms / Sinônimos
faithfuldevoteesbelieversadherentsfollowersdisciplesconverts
Antonyms / Antônimos
skepticsdoubtersunbelieversnonbelieversagnosticsapostates

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
verdadeiros crentes
Most common and neutral usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
crentes de verdade
Alternative word order commonly used in Rio
São Paulo
verdadeiros crentes
Standard usage, also used in business and political contexts
Portugal
verdadeiros crentes
Same translation used, though less common in everyday speech

Related Words

faithconvictiondevotionbelief systemideologycommitmentzeal

Related Idioms & Phrases

believers in the cause
true to the faith
believer through and through
believers till the end
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