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clear matter

[/klɪr ˈmætər/]
nounpl: clear matters
assunto claro
1. A topic, issue, or subject that is easy to understand or unambiguous
The contract terms were a clear matter of negotiation between both parties.
Os termos do contrato foram um assunto claro de negociação entre ambas as partes.
2. Something transparent or pellucid in nature or appearance
The clear matter of the crystal allowed light to pass through beautifully.
A matéria clara do cristal permitiu que a luz passasse através dele lindamente.
Synonyms
transparent matterpellucid substanceobvious issueevident topicunderstandable subject
Antonyms
murky matterobscure issueunclear topicopaque substanceambiguous subject

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
assunto claro
Standard usage in most Brazilian contexts
São Paulo
matéria clara
Used in legal and technical contexts
Portugal
assunto evidente
Common in formal Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

clear as day
crystal clear
make oneself clear
on a clear matter
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