contexto apropriado
[kon-TÉKs-tu a-pro-pri-Á-du]
noun phrasemasculinepl: contextos apropriados
appropriate context
1. The suitable or fitting set of circumstances, environment, or conditions in which something occurs, is said, or is done
The joke was funny in the appropriate context of the comedy show.
A piada foi engraçada no contexto apropriado do show de comédia.
2. The relevant background information or setting that gives meaning to a statement, action, or work
To understand this historical event, we need to examine it in its appropriate context.
Para entender este evento histórico, precisamos examiná-lo no seu contexto apropriado.
3. The proper framework or setting within which something should be interpreted or understood
The quote was taken out of context; it needs to be read in the appropriate context.
A citação foi retirada do contexto; precisa ser lida no contexto apropriado.
In both Brazilian Portuguese and American English cultures, 'contexto apropriado' is essential in communication, particularly in academic, professional, and media settings. Brazilians value understanding the full context before making judgments, reflecting a more collectivist communication style. This phrase is frequently used in legal, educational, and journalistic contexts to emphasize the importance of proper interpretation.
Related Idioms & Phrases
fora de contexto (out of context)
no contexto certo (in the right context)
tirar de contexto (to take out of context)
dentro do contexto (within the context)
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