Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

sangue-frio

adjective

/sang-gwee-free-oh/

Definition

sangue-frio refers to a state of being unflappable or composed, often in the face of difficult situations.

Examples

Despite the chaos around him, she reacted with sangue-frio.
His sangue-frio demeanor during the crisis inspired confidence in his team.
To be successful in negotiations, it is important to maintain a sangue-frio attitude.

Meaning

The term literally translates to ‘cold blood’ and is commonly used to describe someone who remains calm and unaffected by emotional or stressful circumstances.