tolerar

[tɔ.lə.ˈɾaɾ]

verb

to tolerate

1. to allow or permit something to happen without interference or objection

I cannot tolerate this behavior any longer.

Não posso tolerar esse comportamento por mais tempo.

2. to endure or bear something unpleasant or painful

She tolerated the pain without complaining.

Ela tolerou a dor sem reclamar.

3. to accept or respect the beliefs, practices, or opinions of others

We must tolerate different cultures and religions.

Devemos tolerar diferentes culturas e religiões.

4. to allow a substance or treatment without adverse reaction

His body tolerates the medication well.

Seu corpo tolera bem o medicamento.

NYC Slang

deal with, put up with

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

tolerar

standard usage across all of Brazil

Portugal

tolerar

standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

tolerar uma situação

não tolerar

tolerar diferenças

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