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temperate comment

[ˈtɛmpərət ˈkɒment]
nounpl: temperate comments
comentário moderado
1. A calm, measured, and restrained remark or observation that avoids extremism or excessive emotion
The senator's temperate comment on the controversial issue helped defuse tensions.
O comentário moderado do senador sobre a questão controversa ajudou a aliviar as tensões.
2. A statement made with restraint and balance, showing moderation in tone and content
Her temperate comment about the proposal reflected a thoughtful and reasonable perspective.
Seu comentário ponderado sobre a proposta refletiu uma perspectiva reflexiva e razoável.
Synonyms
measured commentmoderate remarkbalanced observationrestrained statementthoughtful comment
Antonyms
intemperate commentextreme remarkinflammatory statementharsh commentprovocative remark

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comentário moderado
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
comentário temperado
Also used in European Portuguese, more literal translation
São Paulo
comentário equilibrado
Alternative term emphasizing balance

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep one's cool
speak softly
measure one's words
take the middle ground
strike a balance
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