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broadminded

[/brɔːdˈmaɪndɪd/]
adjective
liberal de espírito
1. willing to accept or tolerate different views, beliefs, and behavior; not narrow-minded or prejudiced
She has a broadminded approach to different cultures and religions.
Ela tem uma abordagem liberal de espírito em relação a diferentes culturas e religiões.
2. tolerant of unconventional or progressive ideas
His broadminded parents allowed him to pursue his unconventional career.
Seus pais liberais de espírito permitiram que ele seguisse sua carreira não convencional.
NYC Slang
cool with it / down with different perspectives
Synonyms
open-mindedtolerantliberalunprejudicedprogressiveenlightenedflexible
Antonyms
narrow-mindedintolerantprejudicedbigotedconservativerigid

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
liberal de espírito
most common usage
Brazil
de mente aberta
alternative contemporary usage
Portugal
de mentalidade aberta
common European Portuguese variant
Portugal
progressista
alternative formal usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

to have an open mind
to be liberal in one's views
to accept with open arms
to think outside the box
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