Templanza (en. Temperance)

/temˈplanθa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
The state of balance or moderation in emotions.
Temperance is essential for making wise decisions.
La templanza es esencial para tomar decisiones sabias.
Ability to resist temptations and maintain self-control.
Practicing temperance can lead to a more balanced life.
Practicar la templanza puede llevar a una vida más equilibrada.
A virtue that implies moderation in habits and attitudes.
Temperance is reflected in how we handle criticism.
La templanza se refleja en cómo manejamos las críticas.

Etymology

From Latin 'temperantia', which means moderation.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have temperance
to maintain calm and self-control in difficult situations.
tener templanza
to practice temperance
to make a conscious effort to be moderate and balanced.
practicar la templanza

Related Words

moderation
A serene and balanced state of mind.
temple
restraint
The action of moderating or containing something.
mesura

Slang Meanings

To withstand pressure without losing control.
That person has a lot of temperance; they are always calm.
Esa persona tiene mucha templanza, siempre está calmada.
To synthesize and channel strong emotions.
He needs temperance not to react poorly to criticism.
Él necesita templanza para no reaccionar mal ante la crítica.