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tenacidade — meaning in English

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English meaning

grit noun Small, hard particles such as sand, dirt, or grime.
tenacity noun The quality of refusing to give up; determined persistence.

Senses

tenacidade is used for these senses in English:

grit (idiomatic) Strength of mind; courage or fearlessness; fortitude.
tenacity The quality or state of being tenacious, or persistence of purpose; tenaciousness.

grit — full definition

noun Small, hard particles such as sand, dirt, or grime.
noun Courage, determination, and mental toughness in the face of difficulty.
verb To clench (the teeth), especially to endure pain or push through difficulty.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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