tolerance in Portuguese

tolerance in Portuguese is tolerância — tolerance means acceptance of beliefs, practices, or people different from one's own, without prejudice.

tolerance in Portuguese

tolerância

noun

(uncountable) The ability or practice of tolerating; an acceptance of or patience with the beliefs, opinions or practices of others; a lack of bigotry. [from 18th c.]

What does "tolerance" mean?

noun Acceptance of beliefs, practices, or people different from one's own, without prejudice.
"A good neighbour shows tolerance when people live their lives differently from their own."
noun The capacity of the body to endure or resist something, such as a drug, pain, or infection.
"Some people have a low tolerance for spicy food and drink milk afterwards."
noun The permitted amount of variation from a standard measurement in engineering or manufacturing.
"Each bolt must fit within a very tight tolerance, or the machine will shake."

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

tolerance in a sentence

A good neighbour shows tolerance when people live their lives differently from their own.
Teaching children tolerance helps them get along with classmates from all backgrounds.
Some people have a low tolerance for spicy food and drink milk afterwards.
Athletes train for years to raise their tolerance to pain and fatigue.

Similar words in Portuguese

allowance forbearance margin

Common Portuguese translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "tolerance" in Portuguese?

"tolerance" in Portuguese is tolerância. tolerance means: Acceptance of beliefs, practices, or people different from one's own, without prejudice.

How do you use "tolerance" in a sentence?

Example: "A good neighbour shows tolerance when people live their lives differently from their own." In Portuguese, "tolerance" is tolerância.

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