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moral values

[ˈmɒrəl ˈvæljuːz]
noun
valores morais
1. Principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong behavior; ethical standards or beliefs about what is good, just, and honorable
The school emphasizes moral values such as honesty, respect, and kindness.
A escola enfatiza valores morais como honestidade, respeito e bondade.
2. Standards of conduct or principles that guide a person's or society's actions and decisions
Many parents worry about the erosion of moral values in modern society.
Muitos pais se preocupam com a erosão dos valores morais na sociedade moderna.
Synonyms
ethical principlesmoral standardsprinciples of conductvirtuesethics
Antonyms
immoralityvicecorruptiondepravity

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
valores morais
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
valores morais
Standard usage; sometimes 'princípios morais' is used interchangeably

Related Idioms & Phrases

moral compass
brincos de ouro em focinho de porco (Brazilian idiom meaning applying values where they won't be appreciated)
principles of conduct
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