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comportamento frio

[kõ.por.ta.MEN.tu FRI.u]
nounmasculinepl: comportamentos frios
cold behavior
1. Distant, emotionally detached, or unfriendly demeanor or conduct
His cold behavior towards her was hurtful and confusing.
O comportamento frio dele para com ela foi magoador e confuso.
2. Lack of warmth, enthusiasm, or emotional engagement in interpersonal interactions
The manager's cold behavior made employees feel unwelcome.
O comportamento frio do gerente fez os funcionários se sentirem indesejados.
3. Deliberate emotional distance or coldness as a social strategy or defense mechanism
After the argument, she adopted a cold behavior to protect herself.
Após a discussão, ela adotou um comportamento frio para se proteger.
NYC Slang
icy behavior; the cold shoulder
Synonyms
friezadistanciamentoapatiaindiferençacomportamento distanteatitude fria
Antonyms
calorafetocordialidadecomportamento calorosoempatiaamabilidade

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comportamento frio
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
comportamento frio / distância emocional
Common in both formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
frieza / comportamento frio
Often shortened to just 'frieza' in casual speech
Portugal
comportamento frio / atitude fria
Both forms are acceptable; 'atitude fria' also commonly used

Related Idioms & Phrases

dar as costas
virar as costas
mostrar frieza
manter distância
fechar-se ao afeto
dar uma esfriada
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