equanimidade

[e.kwa.ni.mi.ˈda.de]

nounfemininepl: equanimidades

equanimity

1. The quality of remaining calm and composed, especially in difficult or stressful situations; mental calmness and evenness of temper

She faced the crisis with remarkable equanimity.

Ela enfrentou a crise com equanimidade notável.

2. Philosophical or spiritual composure; the ability to accept both good and bad fortune without excessive emotional reaction

The monk maintained his equanimity despite the hardships.

O monge mantinha sua equanimidade apesar das dificuldades.

NYC Slang

keeping your cool

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General Brazilian

equanimidade

standard usage, also called serenidade or calma

Portugal

equanimidade

standard usage, more formal and literary

com equanimidade - with equanimity/calmly

manter a equanimidade - to maintain one's composure

perder a equanimidade - to lose one's composure

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