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be ambiguous
[/bi æmˈbɪɡjuəs/]
verb phrase
ser ambíguo
1.
to have more than one possible meaning or interpretation; to be unclear or uncertain
The statement was ambiguous and could be interpreted in different ways.
A declaração era ambígua e poderia ser interpretada de diferentes maneiras.
2.
to lack clarity or precision in expression
His response seemed to be ambiguous about his true intentions.
Sua resposta parecia ser ambígua sobre suas verdadeiras intenções.
Synonyms
be unclear
be vague
be equivocal
be ambivalent
be open to interpretation
Antonyms
be clear
be unambiguous
be explicit
be precise
be definite
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
ser ambíguo
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
ser ambíguo
Standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
ser ambíguo
Standard usage
Portugal
ser ambíguo
Standard usage in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
leave room for interpretation
have a double meaning
speak in riddles
estar em cima do muro (Portuguese: be sitting on the fence)
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