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receptive

[/rɪˈsɛptɪv/]
adjective
receptivo
1. willing or able to receive something, especially ideas or suggestions
She has a receptive attitude towards new proposals.
Ela tem uma atitude receptiva em relação a novas propostas.
2. able to receive or feel sensations or stimuli
The skin is receptive to touch and temperature changes.
A pele é receptiva ao toque e às mudanças de temperatura.
3. able or willing to listen and consider what others say
He was receptive to criticism and used it to improve.
Ele foi receptivo à crítica e a utilizou para melhorar.
Synonyms
open-mindedresponsiveamenableopenwilling
Antonyms
unreceptiveresistantclosed-mindeddismissive

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
receptivo
standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
receptivo
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
receptivo
standard usage
Portugal
receptivo
standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

receptive to ideas
receptive mind
receptive audience
receptive to feedback
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