generous tolerance

[/ˈdʒɛnərəs ˈtɑːlərəns/]
noun phrase
tolerância generosa
1. The quality of being willing to accept or allow behavior, beliefs, or practices that differ from one's own, displayed with kindness and liberal-mindedness
The teacher showed generous tolerance toward students with different learning styles.
A professora demonstrou tolerância generosa com os alunos que tinham estilos de aprendizagem diferentes.
2. A lenient or permissive attitude that goes beyond what is strictly required or expected
The landlord's generous tolerance of late rent payments helped many tenants during the pandemic.
A tolerância generosa do proprietário com os atrasos de aluguel ajudou muitos inquilinos durante a pandemia.
In Brazilian culture, 'jogo de cintura' (flexibility) is valued, making generous tolerance an appreciated quality in both personal and professional relationships. In American contexts, particularly in diverse urban settings like NYC, generous tolerance is often framed as a civic virtue and practical necessity for social cohesion.
NYC Slang
big-hearted vibe / giving people a pass
Synonyms / Sinônimos
benevolent acceptanceliberal tolerancemagnanimous forbearancegracious patienceopen-mindedness
Antonyms / Antônimos
intolerancerigiditystrictnessinflexibilityprejudice

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
tolerância generosa
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
tolerância generosa / boa vontade
May emphasize 'boa vontade' (goodwill) in casual speech
São Paulo
tolerância generosa
Formal and business contexts prefer direct translation
Portugal
tolerância generosa / tolerância benevolente
Portuguese Portuguese may prefer 'benevolente' in formal contexts

Related Words

generositytoleranceacceptancecompassionforbearanceleniency

Related Idioms & Phrases

to give someone the benefit of the doubt
to turn a blind eye
to cut someone some slack
live and let live
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