firmness

• Substantivo que designa a qualidade ou o estado de ser firme, podendo descrever a solidez ou a densidade física de algo, a determinação ou a resolução emocional de uma pessoa, ou ainda a estabilidade e a constância de uma situação.

A noun referring to the quality or state of being firm, which can describe physical solidity, emotional resolve, or stability.

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1. Muscle tone of healthy tissueB2formalmedical

   The quality of muscle tissue being firm and well-conditioned.

   Firmeza muscular

   • The athlete's muscle firmness is a result of regular training.
   • Physical therapy helps restore firmness to injured tissue.
   • Doctors check the firmness of the muscle to assess recovery.

   Sinônimosmuscle tonetightnesstonetonus

   Antônimosflabbinessloosenesssoftness

2. Trait of being resoluteB2formal

   The quality or state of being determined and unyielding in one’s decisions or actions.

   Firmeza

   • She handled the negotiations with firmness and clarity.
   • His firmness of purpose inspired the whole team.
   • The leader showed firmness in sticking to her principles.

   Sinônimosconstancydeterminationfortitudegritmettleperseveranceresolutionresolvesteadfastnesstenacity

   Antônimosindecisionirresolutionvacillationwaveringweakness

3. Unyielding to the touchB1formal

   The property of something that is resistant to pressure and does not give way easily.

   Firmeza ao toque

   • The mattress’s firmness keeps the spine properly aligned.
   • I preferred the sofa with a little more firmness.
   • Test the firmness of the fruit before buying it.

   Sinônimoshardnessresistancerigiditysoliditystiffnesstoughness

   Antônimosflexibilitypliabilitysoftness

4. Steady or immovably fixed in placeB1formal

   The quality of being securely attached or stable, not easily moved or shaken.

   Firmeza

   • The firmness of the foundation ensures the building’s safety.
   • Check the firmness of the ladder before climbing.
   • The cabinet was attached with screws for added firmness.

   Sinônimosfixednessimmovabilitysecurenesssoliditystabilitysteadiness

   Antônimosinstabilityloosenessshakinessunsteadinessweakness