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vontade de poder

[võ̃ˈta.dʒi dʒi poˈdoɾ]
nounfemininepl: vontades de poder
will to power
1. A philosophical concept referring to a fundamental driving force in human nature and all living things, primarily associated with Nietzsche's philosophy, representing the inherent desire to exert influence, create, and overcome obstacles.
Nietzsche argued that the will to power is the primary motivation behind human behavior and creativity.
Nietzsche argumentou que a vontade de poder é a motivação primária por trás do comportamento e criatividade humanos.
2. The intrinsic urge to dominate, control, and assert one's strength or influence over others and one's environment.
The artist's vontade de poder drove her to create increasingly ambitious works.
A vontade de poder da artista a impulsionou a criar obras cada vez mais ambiciosas.
Synonyms
desejo de domínioimpulso de poderânsia de controleforça criativa
Antonyms
passividaderesignaçãosubmissãoapatia

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
vontade de poder
Standard usage in academic and philosophical contexts
Portugal
vontade de poder
Standard usage in academic and philosophical contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

luta pelo poder
busca de domínio
impulso criativo
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