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poise

[/pɔɪz/]
noun/verb
equilíbrio; elegância; compostura
1. noun - a graceful and elegant bearing or manner
She carried herself with great poise during the presentation.
Ela se apresentou com grande compostura durante a apresentação.
2. noun - a state of equilibrium or stability
The gymnast maintained perfect poise on the balance beam.
A ginasta manteve perfeito equilíbrio na trave.
3. verb - to be in a state of equilibrium or suspension
The bird poised on the branch before taking flight.
O pássaro pousou equilibrado no galho antes de voar.
4. verb - to hold or position something in readiness
He poised his pen over the paper, ready to write.
Ele posicionou sua caneta sobre o papel, pronto para escrever.
NYC Slang
grace; swag (when referring to confident bearing)
Synonyms
composuregraceelegancebalanceequilibriumserenityself-possession
Antonyms
clumsinessawkwardnessimbalanceagitationnervousness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
equilíbrio; compostura; elegância
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
jogo de cintura; compostura
More colloquial, emphasizing physical grace
São Paulo
equilíbrio; elegância; controle
Standard formal usage
Portugal
elegância; compostura; equilíbrio
Similar to standard Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

poise and composure
in perfect poise
with poise and dignity
poised for success
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