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despedida digna

[des-pe-ˈdi-da ˈdig-na]
noun phrasefemininepl: despedidas dignas
dignified farewell
1. A respectful and honorable way of saying goodbye or ending a relationship, job, or life with grace and integrity
After 30 years of service, he deserved a dignified farewell from the company.
Após 30 anos de serviço, ele merecia uma despedida digna da empresa.
2. A farewell that maintains one's honor, self-respect, and dignity in difficult circumstances
She wanted to give her late husband a dignified farewell ceremony.
Ela queria dar uma despedida digna ao seu falecido marido.
Synonyms
adeus honrosodespedida honradafarewell respeitosopartida com honra
Antonyms
despedida vergonhosadespedida humilhantesaída desonrosa

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
despedida digna
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
despedida digna
Common in formal and business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
despedida digna
Used in both formal and social contexts
Portugal
despedida digna
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

sair pela porta da frente (to leave with dignity)
manter a cabeça erguida (to keep one's head held high)
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