nurturing

[ˈnɜːr.tʃər.ɪŋ]

adjective/noun/verb (gerund)

nutrição; educação; cultivo

1. providing care, nourishment, and encouragement to help someone or something grow and develop

She has a nurturing personality that makes children feel safe.

Ela tem uma personalidade acolhedora que faz as crianças se sentirem seguras.

2. the process of caring for and encouraging the growth and development of someone

Nurturing a child's talents requires patience and dedication.

Cultivar os talentos de uma criança requer paciência e dedicação.

3. fostering or promoting the development of something abstract

Nurturing creativity in the workplace leads to innovation.

Estimular a criatividade no local de trabalho leva à inovação.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

acolhedor; nutritivo; carinhoso

Commonly used in educational and family contexts

Rio de Janeiro

carinhoso; afetuoso

Emphasizes warmth and affection in caregiving

São Paulo

incentivador; promotor

Often used in professional and developmental contexts

Portugal

nutritivo; acolhedor; educativo

Formal usage in educational discourse

nurture nature

nurture talent from seed to fruit

a nurturing environment

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