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benigno

[bə-ˈniɡ-nu]
adjectivemasculinepl: benignos
benign
1. Kind, gentle, or mild in manner or nature
The doctor has a benign personality.
O médico tem uma personalidade benigna.
2. (Medicine) Not harmful or malignant; not cancerous
The tumor was benign and did not require surgery.
O tumor era benigno e não necessitava de cirurgia.
3. Favorable or fortunate; propitious
A benign climate favored the harvest.
Um clima benigno favoreceu a colheita.
Synonyms
gentilsuaveamávelfavorávelinofensivo
Antonyms
malignomalévolonocivodesfavorávelsevero

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
benigno
Standard usage in medical and general contexts
Portugal
benigno
Standard usage, same as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

tumor benigno (benign tumor)
clima benigno (mild/favorable climate)
influência benigna (benign influence)
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