deportment

[/dɪˈpɔːrtmənt/]

nounmasculinepl: deportments

porte, comportamento, conduta

1. The manner in which a person stands, walks, or holds themselves; physical bearing or posture

The military officer's dignified deportment impressed everyone in the room.

O porte dignificado do oficial militar impressionou todos na sala.

2. A person's general behavior, conduct, or manner of conducting oneself

Her professional deportment made her an excellent ambassador for the company.

Seu comportamento profissional a tornou uma excelente embaixadora da empresa.

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General Brazilian

porte, comportamento, conduta

Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese

São Paulo

porte, atitude

Often emphasizes physical bearing and attitude

Portugal

porte, comportamento, maneiras

Portuguese usage emphasizes social etiquette and manners

to maintain one's deportment

deportment and decorum

dignified deportment

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