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charada

[ʃaˈɾadɐ]
nounfemininepl: charadas
riddle; puzzle; charade
1. A riddle or puzzle, typically posed as a question to be solved
The teacher asked the students to solve a difficult riddle.
A professora pediu aos alunos para resolver uma charada difícil.
2. A game in which players act out words or phrases for others to guess
We played charades at the party last night.
Jogamos charadas na festa ontem à noite.
3. A deceptive or false act; a pretense or sham
His apology was nothing but a charade.
Seu pedido de desculpas não passou de uma charada.
Synonyms
enigmaadivinhaquebra-cabeçamistériofarsa
Antonyms
clarezaverdade

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
charada
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
charada
Common in urban areas
Portugal
charada
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

montar uma charada
envolvido em charadas
falar em charadas
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