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forgiving

[/fərˈɡɪvɪŋ/]
adjective/verb (present participle)
perdoador, indulgente, tolerante
1. Adjective: Inclined to forgive; showing mercy or leniency
She has a forgiving nature and rarely holds grudges.
Ela tem uma natureza perdoadora e raramente guarda rancor.
2. Adjective: (of a task, material, or activity) Tolerant of mistakes or poor technique
This fabric is very forgiving and hides wrinkles well.
Este tecido é muito tolerante e esconde bem as rugas.
3. Verb (present participle): The act of ceasing to feel angry toward someone who has wronged you
He struggled with forgiving his former partner.
Ele lutou para perdoar seu antigo parceiro.
Synonyms
mercifullenientcompassionatetolerantunderstandinggracious
Antonyms
unforgivingresentfulvengefulharshgrudgingmerciless

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
perdoador, indulgente
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
perdoador, tolerante
Standard usage consistent with general Brazilian
Rio de Janeiro
perdoador, compreensivo
May emphasize understanding aspect
Portugal
perdoador, indulgente
Similar to Brazilian usage; formal register preferred

Related Idioms & Phrases

forgive and forget
turn the other cheek
let bygones be bygones
bury the hatchet
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