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tolerante

[tɔ.lə.ˈɾɐ̃.tə (PT) / to.le.ˈɾɐ̃.tʃi (BR)]
adjectiveN/A (invariable in some contexts, but agrees with noun: tolerante/tolerantes)pl: tolerantes
tolerant
1. capable of accepting or enduring something, especially different beliefs, practices, or behaviors
She is a tolerant person who respects different opinions.
Ela é uma pessoa tolerante que respeita opiniões diferentes.
2. showing willingness to allow something that one does not necessarily agree with
The government adopted a more tolerant approach to the new policies.
O governo adotou uma abordagem mais tolerante em relação às novas políticas.
3. able to withstand or sustain something (in technical contexts)
This material is tolerant to high temperatures.
Este material é tolerante a altas temperaturas.
Synonyms
compreensivoindulgenteflexívelpacienteliberal
Antonyms
intoleranterígidoinflexívelseveropreconceituoso

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
tolerante
standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
tolerante
standard usage, formal and informal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

ser tolerante com/para com alguém - to be tolerant with someone
atitude tolerante - tolerant attitude
sociedade tolerante - tolerant society
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