become biased

[bɪˈkʌm ˈbaɪəst]

verb phrase

ficar enviesado / desenvolver preconceito

1. to develop or acquire a prejudice or one-sided preference against someone or something

The judge may become biased if exposed to media coverage of the case.

O juiz pode ficar enviesado se exposto à cobertura mediática do caso.

2. to lose objectivity or fairness in judgment or opinion

Scientists must ensure they do not become biased by their own hypotheses.

Os cientistas devem garantir que não ficam enviesados pelas suas próprias hipóteses.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

ficar enviesado / desenvolver preconceito

common usage in both formal and informal contexts

São Paulo

ficar parcial / virar tendencioso

alternative expressions used in commercial and professional settings

Portugal

ficar enviesado / desenvolver um preconceito

standard European Portuguese usage

wear your heart on your sleeve

see through rose-colored glasses

have an axe to grind

let emotions cloud judgment

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