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comportamento leviano

[kõ.por.ta.MEN.tu le.vi.A.nu]
nounmasculinepl: comportamentos levianos
frivolous behavior; flippant conduct; reckless behavior
1. Behavior characterized by lack of seriousness, responsibility, or moral consideration; thoughtless or irresponsible conduct
His frivolous behavior at the funeral was inappropriate.
Seu comportamento leviano no funeral foi inapropriado.
2. Conduct that shows disregard for consequences or proper decorum
The politician's flippant remarks demonstrated levian behavior.
Os comentários levianos do político demonstraram comportamento leviano.
NYC Slang
acting foolish; clowning around; being a goofball
Synonyms
comportamento frívoloconduta irresponsávelcomportamento irreverenteatitude levianacomportamento imprudente
Antonyms
comportamento responsávelconduta sériacomportamento prudenteatitude respeitosacomportamento maduro

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comportamento leviano
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
comportamento leviano
Common in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
comportamento leviano
Used in both formal and colloquial speech
Portugal
comportamento leviano
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

dar um jeito leviano
levar a vida na leviana
comportamento de criança grande
falta de seriedade
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