causing confusion
[ˈkɔːzɪŋ kənˈfjuːʒən]
verb phrase / present participle
causando confusão
1. Creating a state of bewilderment, uncertainty, or lack of clarity in someone's mind or understanding
The unclear instructions are causing confusion among the team members.
As instruções pouco claras estão causando confusão entre os membros da equipe.
2. Generating disorder, disorganization, or mixing up of distinct elements
The two similar products are causing confusion in the market.
Os dois produtos semelhantes estão causando confusão no mercado.
3. Producing misunderstanding or miscommunication between parties
The mixed messages are causing confusion about what we need to do.
As mensagens contraditórias estão causando confusão sobre o que precisamos fazer.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'causando confusão' is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. In more casual settings, especially in Rio de Janeiro, 'causando bagunça' (creating a mess) is preferred. This phrase is frequently used in business, educational, and social contexts to describe situations where clarity is lost or mixed messages occur.
NYC Slang
throwing people off; messing things up; creating a mess
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