temperamento
[tem.pe.ra.MEN.tu]
nounmasculinepl: temperamentos
temperament
1. The natural disposition or emotional character of a person; one's inherent nature or personality traits
She has a calm temperament despite stressful situations.
Ela tem um temperamento calmo apesar das situações estressantes.
2. A person's characteristic mood or emotional state, especially when prone to anger or irritability
He lost his temperament and shouted at everyone in the meeting.
Ele perdeu o temperamento e gritou com todos na reunião.
3. In music, a system of tuning that adjusts the intervals of a musical scale
Equal temperament is the most common tuning system in Western music.
O temperamento igual é o sistema de afinação mais comum na música ocidental.
4. Self-control or moderation in behavior and expression
The coach emphasized the importance of temperament in competitive sports.
O treinador enfatizou a importância do temperamento nos esportes competitivos.
In Brazilian culture, 'temperamento' is frequently discussed in social contexts, particularly regarding emotional expressiveness. Brazilians tend to value people with 'bom temperamento' (good temperament/pleasant disposition) as it relates to social harmony. The phrase 'perder o temperamento' is commonly used and understood across all social classes. In contrast to more reserved cultures, showing temperament or passion is often seen as authentic rather than inappropriate in Brazil.
NYC Slang
vibe, attitude, disposition
Related Idioms & Phrases
perder o temperamento (to lose one's temper)
ter um temperamento de fogo (to have a fiery temperament)
temperamento de ouro (to have a golden temperament - calm and pleasant)
controlar o temperamento (to control one's temperament)
temperamento quente (hot-headed)
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