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ato confuso

[AH-too kohn-FOO-zoo]
nounmasculinepl: atos confusos
confused act; confusing action
1. An action or deed that is unclear, muddled, or difficult to understand in its intent or execution
His explanation was a confused act that left everyone bewildered.
Sua explicação foi um ato confuso que deixou todos perplexos.
2. In legal or formal contexts, an act that lacks clarity in its purpose or legal standing
The contract amendment was deemed a confused act by the court.
A emenda contratual foi considerada um ato confuso pelo tribunal.
Synonyms
ato obscuroação confusaato vagoato imprecisoato ambíguo
Antonyms
ato claroato precisoato nítidoato bem definido

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ato confuso
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
ato confuso
Standard usage in Portugal; may also use 'ato obscuro'

Related Idioms & Phrases

ato confuso na legislação
ato confuso de autoridade
deixar em ato confuso
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