temperaments
[/ˈtɛmpərəmənts/]
nounpl: temperaments
temperamentos
1. a person's nature or disposition, especially as it permanently affects their behavior
She has a cheerful temperament that makes her popular with colleagues.
Ela tem um temperamento alegre que a torna popular com seus colegas.
2. a tendency to become easily angered; a volatile or irritable nature
He lost his temper again; his hot temperament is well-known.
Ele perdeu a paciência novamente; seu temperamento explosivo é bem conhecido.
3. in music, a system of tuning in which intervals are slightly altered to allow for modulation between keys
Equal temperament is the standard tuning system for modern pianos.
O temperamento igual é o sistema de afinação padrão para pianos modernos.
In both Brazilian and American English contexts, 'temperament' is frequently used to describe someone's inherent personality traits or emotional reactivity. In Brazil, discussing someone's 'temperamento' often relates to their capacity for passion and emotion, which is culturally valued in interpersonal relationships. The musical term 'temperament' is used similarly in both cultures when discussing classical music and tuning systems.
NYC Slang
vibe, mood, attitude (informal equivalents for personality/disposition)
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