maneira de ser

[mah-nay-rah duh ser]

noun phrasefemininepl: maneiras de ser

way of being; manner; disposition; character

1. The characteristic manner in which a person behaves, acts, or conducts themselves; personality or temperament

Her way of being is very calm and collected.

A maneira de ser dela é muito calma e tranquila.

2. The typical or habitual pattern of behavior or lifestyle adopted by someone

His way of being reflects his values and beliefs.

Sua maneira de ser reflete seus valores e crenças.

3. Existence; the state or condition of existing

The nature of being itself is a philosophical question.

A maneira de ser em si é uma questão filosófica.

NYC Slang

vibe; how someone carries themselves

Synonyms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

maneira de ser / jeito de ser

Both forms are commonly used interchangeably

São Paulo

maneira de ser / jogo de cintura

'Jogo de cintura' can imply adaptability in one's way of being

Rio de Janeiro

maneira de ser / jeito

'Jeito' is a shortened, colloquial version

Portugal

maneira de ser / forma de ser

'Forma de ser' is an alternative used in European Portuguese

ter uma maneira de ser peculiar (to have a peculiar way of being)

mudar sua maneira de ser (to change one's way of being)

uma maneira de ser autêntica (an authentic way of being)

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