reassuring

[/riːəˈʃʊərɪŋ/]

adjective

tranquilizador

1. giving confidence or comfort; reducing doubt or fear

The doctor's reassuring words helped calm the patient's anxiety.

As palavras tranquilizadoras do médico ajudaram a acalmar a ansiedade do paciente.

2. serving to restore confidence or dispel worry

It was reassuring to see the security measures in place.

Foi tranquilizador ver as medidas de segurança implementadas.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

tranquilizador

Most common usage across Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

tranquilizador

Standard usage

São Paulo

tranquilizador

Standard usage, may also use 'reconfortante'

Portugal

tranquilizador

Standard usage, also 'reconfortante' or 'encorajador'

reassuring presence - a comforting person or thing nearby

reassuring sign - evidence that things are going well

reassuring hand - a supportive gesture or presence

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