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temperança
[tẽ.pe.ˈrɐ̃.sə]
noun
feminine
pl: temperanças
temperance, moderation
1.
The quality or practice of exercising restraint, especially in eating and drinking; moderation
He practiced temperance in his diet and alcohol consumption.
Ele praticava temperança em sua dieta e consumo de álcool.
2.
Calm and composed behavior; self-control
The judge responded with temperance and fairness to the emotional testimony.
O juiz respondeu com temperança e justiça ao depoimento emocional.
3.
One of the four cardinal virtues in classical philosophy
Temperance, along with prudence, justice, and fortitude, forms the basis of virtue.
A temperança, juntamente com prudência, justiça e fortaleza, forma a base da virtude.
Synonyms
moderação
sobriedade
contenção
autocontrole
restraint
Antonyms
excesso
intemperança
descontrole
indulgência
intempérie
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
temperança
Standard usage in both formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
temperança
Common in formal and literary contexts
Portugal
temperança
Standard usage; also used in philosophical discussions
Related Idioms & Phrases
temperança na bebida
praticar temperança
viver com temperança
virtude da temperança
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