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true self

[truː sɛlf]
nounpl: true selves
verdadeiro eu
1. One's authentic personality, values, and character that exist beneath social masks or external appearances
She finally found the courage to express her true self in her art.
Ela finalmente encontrou coragem para expressar seu verdadeiro eu em sua arte.
2. The innermost essence or genuine identity of a person
It took years of therapy for him to discover his true self.
Levou anos de terapia para ele descobrir seu verdadeiro eu.
NYC Slang
keepin' it real / the real me
Synonyms
authentic selfgenuine selfreal selfinner selfessence
Antonyms
false selfpersonamaskfaçadepretense

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
verdadeiro eu
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
verdadeiro eu / meu verdadeiro jeito
May use colloquial 'jeito' for personal style
São Paulo
verdadeiro eu / autêntico eu
More formal, academic usage preferred
Portugal
verdadeiro eu / verdadeira identidade
Often uses 'verdadeira identidade' as alternative

Related Idioms & Phrases

to be true to oneself
to find oneself
to be yourself
peel back the layers
show your true colors
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