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be docile
[bi ˈdɑːsəl]
verb phrase
ser dócil
1.
to be obedient, submissive, and easily taught or managed
The child was docile and followed instructions without complaint.
A criança era dócil e seguia as instruções sem reclamar.
2.
to be gentle and compliant in nature or behavior
The horse was docile and easy to train.
O cavalo era dócil e fácil de treinar.
Synonyms
be obedient
be submissive
be compliant
be meek
be tractable
be manageable
Antonyms
be rebellious
be defiant
be stubborn
be unruly
be intractable
be obstinate
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
ser dócil
common usage in both spoken and written Portuguese
Portugal
ser dócil
standard European Portuguese usage
São Paulo
ser dócil
standard usage, no regional variation
Related Idioms & Phrases
as docile as a lamb
ser dócil como um cordeiro
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