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be comfortable

[bi ˈkʌmfərtəbl]
verb phrase
estar confortável
1. to be in a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint
I feel comfortable sitting in this chair.
Sinto-me confortável sentado nesta cadeira.
2. to feel at ease mentally or emotionally; to be without anxiety or worry
She is comfortable speaking in public after years of practice.
Ela está confortável falando em público depois de anos de prática.
3. to have sufficient financial resources; to be in a secure economic position
They are comfortable financially after his promotion.
Eles estão confortáveis financeiramente após a promoção dele.
NYC Slang
chillin'
Synonyms
be at easefeel relaxedbe contentfeel securebe satisfied
Antonyms
be uncomfortablebe anxiousbe uneasybe distressed

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estar confortável
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
estar de bom com
informal variation for emotional comfort
São Paulo
estar confortável
standard usage
Portugal
estar confortável
standard European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

get comfortable
make yourself comfortable
too comfortable
uncomfortable in one's own skin
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