humility

[/hjuːˈmɪləti/]

nounfeminine

humildade

1. The quality of being humble; modest or low opinion of one's own importance

She accepted the award with humility and grace.

Ela aceitou o prêmio com humildade e graça.

2. Lack of arrogance or self-importance; freedom from pride

His humility made him respected by his peers.

Sua humildade o tornava respeitado pelos seus colegas.

3. A state of being submissive or subservient

The servant performed his duties with humility.

O servo realizava seus deveres com humildade.

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General Brazilian

humildade

Most common usage across Brazil

Portugal

humildade

Same usage as in Brazil; standard Portuguese

eat humble pie (reconhecer o erro com humildade)

keep one's head down (manter-se humilde)

put someone in their place (reduzir alguém à humildade)

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