confrontam

[kõfrõˈtɐ̃w]

verb

confront, face, compare

1. third person plural present indicative of confrontar - to face someone or something in a challenging or direct way

They confront their fears every day.

Eles confrontam seus medos todos os dias.

2. to compare or place side by side for examination

The researchers confront the two theories.

Os pesquisadores confrontam as duas teorias.

3. to challenge someone directly

They confront him about his behavior.

Eles o confrontam sobre seu comportamento.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

confrontam

standard usage throughout Brazil

Portugal

confrontam

standard usage, may be less frequent than in Brazilian Portuguese

confrontar face a face - to confront face to face

confrontar a realidade - to face reality

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