What does comedimento in Portuguese mean?

What is the meaning of the word comedimento in Portuguese? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use comedimento in Portuguese.

The word comedimento in Portuguese means moderation, prudence, comedimento, reserva. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word comedimento

moderation, prudence

comedimento

noun (control, reserve)

(substantivo masculino: Substantivo exclusivamente masculino. Ex. "ator", "menino", etc. Aqui encaixam-se também os substantivos compostos compostos. Ex. "carrinho de mão", "guarda-chuva", etc.)
O comentário da sogra deixou Janet furiosa, mas ela demonstrou um considerável comedimento ao responder.
Her mother-in-law's comment made Janet furious, but she showed considerable restraint in her response.

reserva

noun (person's manner)

(substantivo feminino: Substantivo exclusivamente feminino. Ex. "atriz", "menina", etc. Aqui encaixam-se também os substantivos compostos compostos. Ex. "batata frita", "garrafa d'água", etc.)
As pessoas frequentemente confundem a reserva de Patrícia com hostilidade, mas, na verdade, quando você a conhece, ela é muito gentil.
People often mistake Patricia's reserve for unfriendliness, but really she's very nice when you get to know her.

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