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polidez
[po-li-ˈdeʃ]
noun
feminine
pl: 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
cortesia
urbanidade
educação
gentileza
Antonyms
grosseria
rudeza
desrespeito
falta 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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