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forma de ser

[ˈfɔɾ.mə dʒi sɛr]
noun phrasefemininepl: formas de ser
way of being; manner of being; nature; character
1. The characteristic manner in which a person behaves, acts, or exists; one's personality or temperament
His way of being is very laid-back and easygoing.
Sua forma de ser é muito descontraída e tranquila.
2. The essence or fundamental nature of someone's existence or identity
She has a unique form of being that makes her stand out.
Ela tem uma forma de ser única que a destaca.
3. One's habitual conduct or mode of operation
That's just his way of being; you have to accept it.
Essa é simplesmente a forma de ser dele; você tem que aceitar.
NYC Slang
vibe; energy; the way someone rolls
Synonyms
jeito de sermaneira de sernaturezacaráterpersonalidadetemperamento

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
forma de ser
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
jeito de ser
more commonly used colloquial variant
Rio de Janeiro
jeito
shortened colloquial form
Portugal
forma de ser; maneira de ser
formal and standard usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

jeito de ser
modo de existir
essência pessoal
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