Tolerante
Example: Ela é muito tolerante com as opiniões dos amigos.
Definition
"Tolerante" describes a person who is open-minded and accepting of different opinions, beliefs, or behaviors. It refers to someone willing to allow or endure views or actions that differ from their own, often promoting harmony and understanding in social or philosophical contexts.
Etymology
The word "tolerante" comes from the Latin verb 'tolerare,' meaning 'to bear' or 'to endure.' Over time, it evolved in Romance languages to describe someone who endures or accepts differences. Did you know? The root 'tolerare' also gave rise to the English word 'tolerate,' linking endurance with acceptance.
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