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being flexible

[/ˈbiːɪŋ ˈflɛksɪbəl/]
gerund/noun phrase
ser flexível
1. the quality or state of being able to adapt, bend, or change according to circumstances without breaking or losing integrity
Being flexible in negotiations helped us reach an agreement.
Ser flexível nas negociações nos ajudou a chegar a um acordo.
2. the capacity to adjust one's approach, plans, or opinions based on new information or changing conditions
Being flexible with our schedule allowed us to accommodate everyone's needs.
Ser flexível com nosso cronograma nos permitiu atender às necessidades de todos.
3. physical or mental capability to bend, stretch, or move without stiffness
Being flexible is important for athletes and dancers.
Ser flexível é importante para atletas e dançarinos.
NYC Slang
being chill about it
Synonyms
being adaptablebeing pliablebeing malleablebeing accommodating
Antonyms
being rigidbeing inflexiblebeing stubbornbeing fixed

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ser flexível
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
ser flex
informal, colloquial shortened version
São Paulo
ser flexível
formal and informal contexts
Portugal
ser flexível
standard usage, same as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

going with the flow
rolling with the punches
keeping an open mind
adapting to circumstances
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