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keep an open mind

[/kiːp ən ˈoʊpən maɪnd/]
verb phrase
manter a mente aberta
1. To be willing to consider new ideas, opinions, or possibilities without prejudice or preconceived notions
You should keep an open mind about different cultures and perspectives.
Você deve manter a mente aberta sobre diferentes culturas e perspectivas.
2. To avoid being judgmental or closed-minded when encountering unfamiliar concepts
Even though the proposal seemed unconventional, the board decided to keep an open mind.
Embora a proposta parecesse pouco convencional, o conselho decidiu manter a mente aberta.
Synonyms
be receptivebe flexiblebe unbiasedconsider all optionsavoid prejudice
Antonyms
be closed-mindedbe prejudicedbe inflexibledismiss outright

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
manter a mente aberta
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
manter a mente aberta
Standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
manter a mente aberta
Standard usage
Portugal
manter a mente aberta
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

have an open mind
open one's mind
expand one's horizons
think outside the box
broaden one's perspective
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