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urbanidade

[ur.ba.ni.ˈda.dɨ]
nounfemininepl: urbanidades
urbanity, civility, courtesy
1. The quality of being urbane; refined courtesy and politeness in manner and behavior
He spoke with urbanidade, treating everyone with respect and grace.
Ele falava com urbanidade, tratando a todos com respeito e elegância.
2. Sophistication and refinement characteristic of city life and cultured society
The urbanidade of the diplomat impressed everyone at the conference.
A urbanidade do diplomata impressionou a todos na conferência.
3. Polished and courteous social behavior
Despite the conflict, they maintained urbanidade throughout the discussion.
Apesar do conflito, mantiveram urbanidade ao longo da discussão.
Synonyms
cortesiaeducaçãorefinamentoelegânciacomposturacivilidade
Antonyms
rudezagrosseriaincivilidadedeselegânciafalta de educação

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
urbanidade
Commonly used to describe refined social behavior and courtesy
Portugal
urbanidade
Used similarly to describe urbane manner and civility, somewhat formal register

Related Idioms & Phrases

com urbanidade - with civility/courteously
falta de urbanidade - lack of civility/rudeness
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