Compostura (en. Composure)

/kom.posˈtu.ɾa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Appropriate behavior, adherence to etiquette norms.

Her composure at the ceremony was admirable.

Su compostura en la ceremonia fue admirable.

Repair or fixing of something that is broken.

The repair of the chair cost more than I thought.

La compostura de la silla costó más de lo que pensé.

Ordered and well-groomed appearance or aspect.

She always presents herself with impeccable composure.

Siempre se presenta con una compostura impecable.

From Latin 'compositura', which means 'composition' or 'arrangement'.

to lose one's composure

To stop behaving appropriately or soberly.

perder la compostura

to maintain composure

To keep calm and in control in a complicated situation.

mantener la compostura

necessary composure

Appropriate attitude expected in certain circumstances.

comostura necesaria

behavior

Way of acting or behaving of a person.

comportamiento

to regret

To feel remorse for having done something.

repentirse

repair

Action of repairing something that is damaged.

reparación

To be in linearity and order in the face of a complicated situation.

Despite the chaos, he maintained his composure.

A pesar del caos, mantuvo su compostura.

To act with decorum and calm in a crisis.

We need... everyone to maintain their composure.

Necesitamos... que todos mantengan su compostura.