1. Patient self-control; restraint and tolerance in the face of provocation
The teacher showed great forbearance when dealing with the disruptive student.
A professora mostrou grande tolerância ao lidar com o aluno indisciplinado.
2. The action of refraining from enforcing a debt or obligation, especially in legal or financial contexts
The bank granted forbearance on the mortgage payments during the pandemic.
O banco concedeu moratória nos pagamentos da hipoteca durante a pandemia.
3. Lenience or mercy shown toward someone
We ask for your forbearance as we work through these technical difficulties.
Pedimos sua indulgência enquanto resolvemos essas dificuldades técnicas.