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autocontrole

[ow-toh-kohn-TROH-luh]
nounmasculinepl: autocontroles
self-control
1. The ability to control one's emotions, behavior, and impulses
She showed great self-control when facing criticism.
Ela demonstrou grande autocontrole ao enfrentar críticas.
2. The capacity to regulate one's actions and reactions in difficult situations
Learning autocontrole is essential for personal development.
Aprender autocontrole é essencial para o desenvolvimento pessoal.
Synonyms
domínio de siautodomíniocontrole emocionaltemperançamoderação
Antonyms
impulsividadedescontrolefalta de controledestemperança

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
autocontrole
Most common usage in modern Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
autocontrolo
Portuguese European spelling variant

Related Idioms & Phrases

perder o autocontrole - to lose self-control
manter o autocontrole - to maintain self-control
exercer autocontrole - to exercise self-control
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