Admiro a sua confiança.
I admire your confidence.
Language note: Admire was derived from Latin 'admirari', shared with similar terms in English.
Culture note: Confidence is a trait admired globally, including in Portugal.
Context: Despite being in a new city, they carry themselves with confidence.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Admiro
[ahd-MEE-roo]
I admire
To regard with respect or warm approval.
Sempre que nos reunimos, eu digo: 'Admiro a sua confiança na equipe.'
Whenever we meet, I say: 'I admire your confidence in the team.'
a
[ah]
the
A definite article introducing a specific thing.
Todos aqui observam a sua confiança especial.
Everyone here notices your special confidence.
sua
[SOO-ah]
your
Denotes ownership by the person being addressed.
Na apresentação, ficou claro que admiro a sua confiança.
In the presentation, it was clear that I admire your confidence.
confiança
[kohn-fee-AHN-sah]
confidence
A feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something; firm trust.
Na entrevista, a sua confiança foi notável e admirável.
In the interview, your confidence was notable and admirable.
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