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maneira gentil

[mə-ˈneɪ-rə ʒẽ-ˈtiw]
noun phrasefemininepl: maneiras gentis
kind manner; gentle way
1. A polite, courteous, and considerate way of doing something or treating someone
She spoke to him in a kind manner.
Ela falou com ele de uma maneira gentil.
2. A soft, tender, or delicate approach or method
The nurse treated the patient in a kind manner.
A enfermeira tratou o paciente de uma maneira gentil.
Synonyms
forma gentiljeito gentilmodo gentilmaneira delicadamaneira cortêsmaneira educada
Antonyms
maneira rudemaneira ásperamaneira grosseiramaneira brusca

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
maneira gentil / jeito gentil
Most common usage; both expressions are equally accepted
Portugal
maneira gentil / forma gentil
Preferred in formal contexts
São Paulo
jeito gentil
Often used colloquially instead of maneira

Related Idioms & Phrases

ser gentil de maneira natural
agir de maneira gentil e discreta
tratar alguém de maneira gentil
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