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polidez

[po-li-ˈdeʃ]
nounfemininepl: polideces
politeness
1. The quality of being polite; courtesy and respect in behavior or speech
She responded with great politeness to the difficult question.
Ela respondeu com muita polidez à pergunta difícil.
2. An act or expression of courtesy
It is a polidez to greet your guests at the door.
É uma polidez receber seus convidados na porta.
Synonyms
cortesiaurbanidadeeducaçãogentileza
Antonyms
grosseriarudezadesrespeitofalta de educação

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
polidez
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
polidez
Standard usage, though 'cortesia' may be preferred in some contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

com polidez
falta de polidez
ato de polidez
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