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sisudo

[si-ZU-du]
adjectivemasculinepl: sisudos
serious, stern, grave
1. Having a serious, solemn, or stern demeanor; not given to levity or frivolity
He maintained a serious expression throughout the meeting.
Ele manteve uma expressão sisuda durante toda a reunião.
2. Characterized by gravity of manner or conduct; dignified and formal
She has a grave and dignified bearing.
Ela tem um porte sisudo e dignificado.
3. Severe or austere in appearance or manner
The old judge had a stern countenance.
O juiz velho tinha uma fisionomia sisuda.
Synonyms
sériogravesoleneausteroformal
Antonyms
alegrejovialdescontraídocômicoleve

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sisudo
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
sisudo
Also used in European Portuguese, though less common in everyday speech

Related Idioms & Phrases

cara sisuda - a serious/stern face
tom sisudo - a grave/serious tone
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