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lax in Portuguese

lax in Portuguese is leniente, frouxo, negligente — lax means not strict or careful; loose in standards or discipline.

lax in Portuguese

leniente
adj
Lenient and allowing for deviation; not strict.
frouxo
adj
Loose; not tight or taut.
negligente
adj
Lacking care; neglectful, negligent.

What does "lax" mean?

  1. adj Not strict or careful; loose in standards or discipline.
    "Security at the old warehouse was shockingly lax."
  2. adj Not tight or firmly stretched; loose.
    "The rope hung lax between the two posts."
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lax in a sentence

  • Security at the old warehouse was shockingly lax.
  • Her parents were fairly lax about bedtime during the holidays.
  • The rope hung lax between the two posts.

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What is "lax" in Portuguese?

"lax" in Portuguese is leniente, frouxo, negligente. lax means: Not strict or careful; loose in standards or discipline.

How do you use "lax" in a sentence?

Example: "Security at the old warehouse was shockingly lax." In Portuguese, "lax" is leniente, frouxo, negligente.

Are there other ways to say "lax" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 3 translations listed for "lax": leniente, frouxo, negligente.

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