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demonstrate maturity

[ˈdɛmənstreɪt məˈtʃʊrəti]
verb phrase
demonstrar maturidade
1. to show or exhibit mature behavior, judgment, or emotional development
She demonstrated maturity by handling the difficult situation calmly and responsibly.
Ela demonstrou maturidade ao lidar com a situação difícil de forma calma e responsável.
2. to exhibit the qualities associated with adulthood and emotional intelligence
The young athlete demonstrated maturity by accepting criticism constructively.
O jovem atleta demonstrou maturidade ao aceitar críticas de forma construtiva.
NYC Slang
keep it real / act grown / show you got sense
Synonyms
show maturityexhibit maturitydisplay maturityprove maturitymanifest maturity
Antonyms
demonstrate immaturityact childishlybehave irresponsiblyshow lack of judgment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
demonstrar maturidade
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
mostrar maturidade
slightly more colloquial alternative
São Paulo
demonstrar maturidade
formal and standard business usage
Portugal
demonstrar maturidade
equivalent formal usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

grow up
come of age
act one's age
show one's true colors
rise to the occasion
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