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tolerância

[tɔ.lə.ˈrɐ̃.sja]
nounfemininepl: tolerâncias
tolerance
1. The capacity to endure or accept something disagreeable or unpleasant without complaint or resistance
We must show tolerance for different opinions.
Devemos mostrar tolerância para com diferentes opiniões.
2. The allowance of something that is not strictly permitted; the permitted variation or deviation from a standard
The machine has a tolerance of 0.5 millimeters.
A máquina tem uma tolerância de 0,5 milímetros.
3. The ability of an organism to withstand or adapt to adverse environmental conditions or substances
The plant has high tolerance to drought.
A planta tem alta tolerância à seca.
4. The practice of accepting beliefs, values, or behaviors different from one's own
Religious tolerance is essential in a multicultural society.
A tolerância religiosa é essencial em uma sociedade multicultural.
Synonyms
paciênciaindulgênciacompreensãoaceitaçãobenevolência
Antonyms
intolerânciapreconceitorigorinflexibilidaderigidez

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tolerância
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
tolerância
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
tolerância
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
tolerância
Standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

ter paciência e tolerância
falta de tolerância
limite de tolerância
margem de tolerância
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