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compostura

[kõ.pos.tu.ɾa]
nounfemininepl: compostura/composturas
composure, comportment, bearing
1. A calm, dignified, and controlled manner of behavior; emotional self-control
She maintained her composure despite the difficult situation.
Ela manteve sua compostura apesar da situação difícil.
2. Physical posture or the way one carries oneself
His composure and dignified bearing impressed everyone.
Sua compostura e porte dignificado impressionaram a todos.
3. Arrangement or organization of elements
The composure of the painting's elements creates harmony.
A compostura dos elementos do quadro cria harmonia.
Synonyms
serenidadecalmatranquilidadeporteposturaequilíbrio
Antonyms
agitaçãodescontroleperturbaçãoinquietação

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
compostura
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
compostura
Standard usage, sometimes with emphasis on 'porte' or 'elegância'
Rio de Janeiro
compostura
Commonly used in formal contexts
São Paulo
compostura
Used interchangeably with 'serenidade' and 'calma'

Related Idioms & Phrases

perder a compostura (to lose one's composure)
manter a compostura (to maintain one's composure)
com compostura (with composure/with dignity)
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