be biased

[/bi ˈbaɪəst/]

verb phrase

ser tendencioso; ter preconceito

1. to have or show an unfair preference for or dislike of something or someone

The judge was accused of being biased against the defendant.

O juiz foi acusado de ser tendencioso contra o réu.

2. to influence someone in an unfair way; to cause someone to have a prejudice

Media coverage can be biased toward sensationalism.

A cobertura da mídia pode ser tendenciosa em relação ao sensacionalismo.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

ser tendencioso; ter preconceito

Most common in formal and journalistic contexts

Rio de Janeiro

ser parcial; ser preconceituoso

Colloquial usage common in informal speech

São Paulo

ser tendencioso; favorecer injustamente

Formal register preferred in business contexts

Portugal

ser tendencioso; ter parcialidade

Slightly more formal tone than Brazilian usage

have an axe to grind

wear rose-colored glasses

play favorites

stack the deck

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