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nurturing atmosphere

[ˈnɜːr.tʃər.ɪŋ ˈæt.məs.fɪr]
noun phrasefemininepl: nurturing atmospheres / atmospheres nurturing
atmosfera acolhedora
1. An environment or setting that provides care, support, encouragement, and safety for personal growth and development
The teacher created a nurturing atmosphere in the classroom where every student felt valued.
A professora criou uma atmosfera acolhedora na sala de aula onde cada aluno se sentia valorizado.
2. A warm and supportive social or emotional environment conducive to well-being
The family home provided a nurturing atmosphere for the children's emotional development.
O lar familiar proporcionava uma atmosfera acolhedora para o desenvolvimento emocional das crianças.
Synonyms
supportive environmentcaring atmospherewarm environmentconducive settingwelcoming atmosphere
Antonyms
hostile atmospheretoxic environmentnegative atmospherecold environmentunwelcoming setting

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
atmosfera acolhedora
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Brazil
ambiente acolhedor
Alternative form emphasizing 'environment' rather than 'atmosphere'
São Paulo
clima acolhedor
Uses 'clima' (climate) as synonym for atmosphere
Portugal
atmosfera acariciadora
More literary usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

a place where one can thrive
a safe haven
a breath of fresh air
open arms
a shoulder to lean on
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