complete explanations

[kəmˈplit ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃənz]
noun phrasefeminine (plural)pl: complete explanations
explicações completas
1. thorough and comprehensive descriptions or clarifications that cover all relevant details and leave no ambiguity
The teacher provided complete explanations of the mathematical concepts to ensure all students understood.
A professora forneceu explicações completas dos conceitos matemáticos para garantir que todos os alunos compreendessem.
2. detailed accounts that include all necessary information without omissions
We need complete explanations before making a decision on this project.
Precisamos de explicações completas antes de tomar uma decisão sobre este projeto.
3. full and detailed responses that answer all questions or concerns
The manager demanded complete explanations for the budget discrepancies.
O gerente exigiu explicações completas para as discrepâncias orçamentárias.
In Brazilian business culture, 'explicações completas' is highly valued as a sign of transparency and professionalism. In educational contexts, teachers are often expected to provide complete explanations to ensure student comprehension. In American English-speaking contexts, this phrase reflects the cultural emphasis on clarity and detailed communication in professional and academic settings.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
comprehensive explanationsdetailed explanationsthorough explanationsfull explanationsin-depth explanations
Antonyms / Antônimos
incomplete explanationspartial explanationsvague explanationsbrief explanationssuperficial explanations

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
explicações completas
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
explicações completas
colloquially may use 'explicação de verdade' for emphasis
São Paulo
explicações completas
formal and business-oriented usage
Portugal
explicações completas
identical usage; Portuguese also uses 'esclarecimentos completos'

Related Words

clarificationelaborationdescriptiondetailed accountfull disclosure

Related Idioms & Phrases

get the full story
the whole nine yards
leave no stone unturned
spell it out
lay it all out
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