display suppleness

[/dɪˈspleɪ ˈsʌplənəs/]
verb phrase
demonstrar flexibilidade
1. to show physical flexibility and ease of movement; to demonstrate the quality of being lithe and graceful
The gymnast displayed suppleness in her routine.
A ginasta demonstrou flexibilidade em sua apresentação.
2. to exhibit adaptability, agility, or nimbleness in behavior or thinking
The negotiator displayed suppleness in finding creative solutions.
O negociador demonstrou flexibilidade ao encontrar soluções criativas.
3. to show elegance and fluidity in movement or performance
The dancer displayed suppleness with every gesture.
A dançarina demonstrou elegância e fluidez em cada gesto.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'demonstrar flexibilidade' is widely used both literally (physical movements in dance, sports, yoga) and metaphorically (adaptability in business and social situations). In the USA, this phrase is common in fitness, dance, and increasingly in corporate environments when describing adaptive problem-solving. The concept values both physical grace and mental adaptability across both cultures.
NYC Slang
showing flexibility or grace; being limber
Synonyms / Sinônimos
show flexibilitydemonstrate agilityexhibit gracedisplay pliabilitydemonstrate nimbleness
Antonyms / Antônimos
display rigidityshow stiffnessdemonstrate inflexibilityexhibit awkwardness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
demonstrar flexibilidade
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
mostrar agilidade
often used in business and corporate contexts
Rio de Janeiro
demonstrar elasticidade
common in cultural and artistic contexts
Portugal
exibir flexibilidade
formal usage, more common in written Portuguese

Related Words

supplenessflexibilityagilitypliabilitygracefullitheadaptablenimble

Related Idioms & Phrases

display suppleness of body
display suppleness of mind
display suppleness in negotiations
display suppleness of spirit
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