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confronto

[kõ.fɾõ.tu]
nounmasculinepl: confrontos
confrontation, comparison, clash
1. a direct opposition or conflict between two people or groups
The confrontation between the two rivals was inevitable.
O confronto entre os dois rivais era inevitável.
2. an act of comparing two things side by side
A comparison of the two documents revealed significant differences.
O confronto dos dois documentos revelou diferenças significativas.
3. a meeting or encounter, often hostile or challenging
The confrontation with the authorities lasted for hours.
O confronto com as autoridades durou várias horas.
NYC Slang
face-off, showdown
Synonyms
conflitochoquecolisãoencontrocomparaçãocontraste
Antonyms
acordoentendimentoharmoniapaz

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
confronto
Standard usage in both formal and informal contexts
Portugal
confronto
Standard usage; sometimes 'confraria' used in specific contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

em confronto com (in contrast with)
de frente (head-on confrontation)
levar um confronto (to face a confrontation)
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