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la compostura

composure, self-control

k o m p o s ˈt u ɾ a
noun · feminine Rare #41,037
composure, self-control Often used in the phrase “perder la compostura” (“to lose your composure”).
SP: A pesar de la provocación, mantuvo la compostura.
EN: Despite the provocation, he kept his composure.

Por el amor de Dios, mantén la compostura.

For God's sake, keep your composure.

— El paciente inglés (1996)

Un poco de compostura.

A little composure.

— El castillo ambulante (2004)

Perdimos la compostura, y dije que no quería verlo más.

We lost our composure, and I said I didn't want to see him anymore.

— Solo en casa (1990)

Mantén la compostura.

Maintain your composure.

— A Taxi Driver: Los héroes de Gwangju (2017)

Él perdió la compostura y se puso a arrojar cosas.

He lost his temper and started throwing things.