What does complacente in Portuguese mean?

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

The word complacente in Portuguese means complacent, complacente, clemente, leniente, complacente, condescendente, complacente, pouco exigente, complacente, complacente, dócil, complacente, influenciável, dócil, indulgente, complacente, benigno, condescendente, complacente. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word complacente

complacent

complacente

adjective (self-satisfied, lazy)

(adjetivo: Modifica o sustantivo. Pode ser possessivo, numeral, demonstrativo ("casa grande", "mulher alta").)
We mustn't be complacent about the modest rise in jobs.

clemente, leniente, complacente

adjective (person: lenient) (pessoa: leniente)

(adjetivo: Modifica o sustantivo. Pode ser possessivo, numeral, demonstrativo ("casa grande", "mulher alta").)
He's pretty forgiving when it comes to deadlines for papers.

condescendente, complacente

adjective (condescending)

(adjetivo: Modifica o sustantivo. Pode ser possessivo, numeral, demonstrativo ("casa grande", "mulher alta").)
John talks to deaf people in a patronizing way, by speaking loudly and using small words.

pouco exigente

adjective (easy, not challenging)

(locução adjetiva: Duas palavras juntas com função adjetiva. Normalmente, preposição+substantivo; preposição+advérbio.Ex. (estrada) de ferro = férrea; (dor) no abdômen = abdominal, etc.)
Kevin has an undemanding job stocking shelves in a supermarket.

complacente

adjective (compliant)

(adjetivo: Modifica o sustantivo. Pode ser possessivo, numeral, demonstrativo ("casa grande", "mulher alta").)

complacente

adjective (giving way, pliable)

(adjetivo: Modifica o sustantivo. Pode ser possessivo, numeral, demonstrativo ("casa grande", "mulher alta").)
The inside of the cushion is made of a soft and yielding material.

dócil, complacente

adjective (person: easy to control) (figurativo - pessoa)

(adjetivo: Modifica o sustantivo. Pode ser possessivo, numeral, demonstrativo ("casa grande", "mulher alta").)
The pliant congress has done nothing to oppose this absurd measure.

influenciável

adjective (figurative (receptive, easy to influence)

(adjetivo: Modifica o sustantivo. Pode ser possessivo, numeral, demonstrativo ("casa grande", "mulher alta").)
Robert is especially pliable after a few drinks.

dócil

adjective (person: submissive)

(adjetivo: Modifica o sustantivo. Pode ser possessivo, numeral, demonstrativo ("casa grande", "mulher alta").)
Jimmy has been shy and yielding since he was a child.

indulgente, complacente, benigno

adjective (indulgent, benevolent)

(adjetivo: Modifica o sustantivo. Pode ser possessivo, numeral, demonstrativo ("casa grande", "mulher alta").)
He was too gracious with his servants and they took advantage.

condescendente, complacente

adjective (mind: flexible) (mente flexível)

(adjetivo: Modifica o sustantivo. Pode ser possessivo, numeral, demonstrativo ("casa grande", "mulher alta").)
Gavin's supple mind soon came up with a solution to the problem.

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