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calmoso
[kal-mo-zu]
adjective
masculine
pl: calmosos
calm, slow, sluggish
1.
Moving or acting slowly; unhurried
He had a calmoso way of speaking that made everyone listen.
Ele tinha uma forma calmosa de falar que fazia todos ouvirem.
2.
Characterized by a lack of hurry or agitation; peaceful
The calmoso afternoon breeze was soothing.
A brisa calmosa da tarde era reconfortante.
3.
Sluggish or lethargic in nature
The calmoso pace of life in the countryside appealed to him.
O ritmo calmoso da vida no interior o agradava.
Synonyms
tranquilo
lento
apático
preguiçoso
vagaroso
Antonyms
acelerado
agitado
ativo
rápido
dinâmico
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
calmoso
Common usage in everyday speech
Portugal
calmoso
Used but less common; 'lento' and 'tranquilo' preferred
Related Idioms & Phrases
estar calmoso
andar calmoso
ritmo calmoso
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