aplomo

Definitions of aplomo
  1. noun
    impudent aggressiveness
    synonyms: atrevimiento, avilantez, cara, cinismo, descaro, descoco, desfachatez, desgarro, desvergüenza, disfuerzo, insolencia, jeta, osadía, tupé, valor, zafaduria
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    presuntuosidad, suposición
    audacious (even arrogant) behavior that you have no right to
  2. noun
    self-control in a crisis; ability to say or do the right thing in an emergency
    synonyms: sangre fría, serenidad
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    autodominio, fuerza de voluntad
    the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior
  3. noun
    great coolness and composure under strain
    synonyms: sangre fría
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    calma, calmosidad, serenidad, tranquilidad
    steadiness of mind under stress
  4. noun
    a binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something
    synonyms: garantía, serenidad
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    autorización, garantía
    a written assurance that some product or service will be provided or will meet certain specifications
    seguridad
    a guarantee that an obligation will be met
    depósito
    a payment given as a guarantee that an obligation will be met
    certificado de derechos
    a written certificate that gives the holder the right to purchase shares of a stock for a specified price within a specified period of time
    type of:
    dedicación, entrega
    a message that makes a pledge
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