leniente

[leh-nee-EHN-teh]

adjectivepl: lenientes

leniente; indulgente

1. not strict or severe; merciful and compassionate in judgment or punishment

The judge was lenient with the first-time offender.

O juiz foi leniente com o delinquente pela primeira vez.

2. mild or gentle in effect or action

Use a lenient approach when teaching young children.

Use uma abordagem leniente ao ensinar crianças pequenas.

NYC Slang

chill; easy-going; not strict

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General Brazilian

leniente; indulgente

most common usage

São Paulo

leniente; maleável

also used to describe flexibility in situations

Portugal

leniente; complacente

often used in legal and educational contexts

ser leniente com alguém (to be lenient with someone)

mostrar-se leniente (to show leniency)

tomar uma atitude leniente (to take a lenient stance)

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