becomes unclear
[bɪˈkʌmz ʌnˈklɪr]
verb phrase
fica obscuro / torna-se confuso / fica nebuloso
1. to grow or turn into a state of being difficult to understand, perceive, or interpret; to lose clarity
The distinction between the two concepts becomes unclear when examined closely.
A distinção entre os dois conceitos fica obscura quando examinada de perto.
2. to transition from a clear state to an ambiguous or indistinct state
The situation becomes unclear as more conflicting reports emerge.
A situação torna-se confusa conforme mais relatos contraditórios surgem.
3. to grow vague or lose definition
The speaker's intentions become unclear from his contradictory statements.
As intenções do palestrante ficam nebulosas devido às suas declarações contraditórias.
This phrase is commonly used in both American and Brazilian contexts in academic, professional, and everyday discussions. In Brazil, it appears frequently in formal writing and debates. The phrase emphasizes a transition or process of losing clarity, making it particularly useful when discussing evolution of situations, arguments, or information over time.
NYC Slang
gets fuzzy / gets all muddled up
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