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display maturity

[dɪˈspleɪ məˈtʃʊrɪti]
verb phrase
demonstrar maturidade
1. to show or exhibit mature behavior, judgment, or emotional development
The teenager displayed maturity by accepting responsibility for his mistakes.
O adolescente demonstrou maturidade ao aceitar responsabilidade por seus erros.
2. to manifest wisdom and prudence in handling difficult situations
She displayed maturity in how she handled the conflict with her colleague.
Ela demonstrou maturidade na forma como lidou com o conflito com sua colega.
Synonyms
show maturitydemonstrate maturityexhibit maturitymanifest maturityprove matureact maturely
Antonyms
act childishlydisplay immaturitybehave immaturelyshow irresponsibility

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
demonstrar maturidade
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
mostrar maturidade
alternative, slightly more informal
Portugal
demonstrar maturidade
standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

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