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contemporizar

[kõ.tẽ.po.ɾi.ˈzaɾ]
verb
to temporize
1. to adapt or adjust to the times or circumstances; to be in accordance with the present time
The architect decided to contemporize the old building with modern elements.
O arquiteto decidiu contemporizar o prédio antigo com elementos modernos.
2. to compromise or make concessions to avoid conflict; to take a middle course
The politician had to contemporize with opposing factions.
O político teve que contemporizar com as facções opostas.
3. to delay or procrastinate; to gain time without taking decisive action
He decided to contemporize rather than make an immediate decision.
Ele decidiu contemporizar em vez de tomar uma decisão imediata.
Synonyms
adaptartransigircedercomprometer-seadiarprocrastinarcontemporaneizar
Antonyms
decidirresolverafirmarinsistirrecusar

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
contemporizar
Standard usage; common in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
contemporizar
Commonly used in business and political discourse
Portugal
contemporizar
More formal usage; less common in everyday speech

Related Idioms & Phrases

contemporizar com os tempos
contemporizar diante de uma situação
contemporizar para ganhar tempo
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