Spanish word

temple

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtemple/

Meaning

  • masculine nouncomposure

Example

Perdió el temple durante la discusión.

He lost his composure during the argument.

Illustration for temple (composure)

More examples

Mantuvo el temple ante las críticas.

They maintained their composure in the face of criticism.

Core concept

An inner balance that keeps emotions measured.

Common phrases

  • mantener el temple

    maintain one's composure

  • perder el temple

    lose one's composure

  • mostrar temple

    exhibit composure

Similar words

calma: Calm, unflustered state without panic or agitation.
tranquilidad: Peaceful, reassuring calm that brings a sense of safety and ease.
aplomo: Poised confidence that lets one act calmly and assuredly.
autocontrol: Ability to restrain impulses and regulate emotional reactions.

Definition in Spanish

Capacidad de contener reacciones y comportarse con serenidad en momentos de estrés o discusión.

Word origin

Derived from Latin temperāre 'to temper', via Spanish development where 'temple' denotes controlled, measured responses.

Usage tips

  • Spanish 'temple' is not the same as English 'temple' (the building); the Spanish noun for the building is 'templo' and 'temple' means composure.

Other meanings

  • calmnessnoun
  • poisenoun

Opposites

Related words

  • templarcalmverb
  • templadocollectedadjective
  • templanzacomposurenoun

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