English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology

leniente — meaning in English

Portuguese → English · translate English → Portuguese instead

English meaning

lax adj Not strict or careful; loose in standards or discipline.
lenient adj Not strict; willing to allow mistakes or wrongdoing without harsh punishment.

Senses

leniente is used for these senses in English:

lax Lenient and allowing for deviation; not strict.
lenient Lax; not strict; tolerant of dissent or deviation.

lax — full definition

adj Not strict or careful; loose in standards or discipline.
adj Not tight or firmly stretched; loose.

Vocabulary Flow

Learn more English words in Portuguese.

Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the Portuguese meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.

Learn English in Portuguese

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”.

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”.

Related Portuguese words

frouxo negligente