reasonable stances

[/ˈriːzənəbəl ˈstænsɪz/]
noun phrasepl: reasonable stances
posições razoáveis
1. positions, viewpoints, or attitudes that are based on sound judgment and are moderate, fair, and sensible
The two parties found reasonable stances on which to compromise.
Os dois partidos encontraram posições razoáveis sobre as quais fazer concessões.
2. physical or mental positions that are justifiable and not extreme
We need to maintain reasonable stances in our negotiations.
Precisamos manter posições razoáveis em nossas negociações.
This phrase is commonly used in diplomatic, political, and business contexts in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese. In Brazil, it reflects the cultural value of 'jogo de cintura' (flexibility and pragmatism) when seeking consensus. In the USA, it emphasizes rational discourse and compromise in political and social debates.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
moderate positionsfair viewpointssensible attitudesbalanced stancesrational positions
Antonyms / Antônimos
extreme positionsunreasonable stancesradical viewpointsirrational attitudesinflexible positions

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
posições razoáveis
most common and standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
posturas sensatas
alternative, more colloquial usage
São Paulo
posições equilibradas
business and formal contexts
Portugal
posições sensatas
common in European Portuguese, similar meaning

Related Words

compromisenegotiationmoderationjudgmentfairnessbalance

Related Idioms & Phrases

take a reasonable stance
adopt reasonable positions
strike a reasonable balance
find common ground through reasonable stances
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