levelheaded person

[/ˈlɛvəlˌhɛdəd ˈpɜrsən/]
nounpl: levelheaded people
pessoa equilibrada
1. A person who remains calm, rational, and composed in difficult or stressful situations; someone who makes decisions based on logic rather than emotion
She is a levelheaded person who always knows how to handle crises without panicking.
Ela é uma pessoa equilibrada que sempre sabe como lidar com crises sem entrar em pânico.
2. Someone who is sensible, practical, and has sound judgment
We need a levelheaded person on the team to make important financial decisions.
Precisamos de uma pessoa equilibrada no time para tomar decisões financeiras importantes.
In Brazilian culture, being 'pessoa equilibrada' is highly valued in professional and personal contexts, reflecting the cultural appreciation for harmony and emotional intelligence. In American culture, particularly in business and leadership, being levelheaded is considered a key trait for success and reliability.
NYC Slang
straight head; level-headed dude/girl
Synonyms / Sinônimos
calm personrational personcomposed personsensible personpragmatic personbalanced personsteady person
Antonyms / Antônimos
hotheadimpulsive personemotional personirrational personreckless person

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pessoa equilibrada
most common translation in Brazil
Brazil
pessoa com cabeça no lugar
colloquial idiomatic expression meaning someone with their head in the right place
Brazil
pessoa sensata
emphasizes common sense and good judgment
Portugal
pessoa ponderada
Portuguese preference, emphasizing thoughtfulness and deliberation

Related Words

composureequanimityprudencewisdomtemperanceobjectivity

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep one's head
have one's head screwed on right
cool as a cucumber
steady as a rock
have a cool head
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