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conversa velada

[kõ.vɛɾ.sɐ vɛ.ˈla.dɐ]
nounfemininepl: conversas veladas
veiled conversation, hidden conversation, indirect conversation
1. A conversation that is indirect, subtle, or masked; communication where the true meaning or intention is not explicitly stated but implied or hidden between the lines
Their conversa velada about the company's future was full of hints and subtle criticisms.
A conversa velada deles sobre o futuro da empresa estava cheia de insinuações e críticas sutis.
2. A discussion conducted in a coded or guarded manner to avoid direct confrontation or to conceal sensitive information
The two politicians engaged in a conversa velada, never directly addressing the controversial topic.
Os dois políticos participaram de uma conversa velada, nunca abordando diretamente o tema controverso.
NYC Slang
backhanded conversation, reading between the lines
Synonyms
conversa cifradaconversa encobertaconversa implícitacomunicação indiretafala entre linhas
Antonyms
conversa claraconversa diretaconversa francadiálogo aberto

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
conversa velada
Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
conversa velada
Standard usage, frequently employed in professional settings
Rio de Janeiro
conversa velada
Common in casual and formal speech
Portugal
conversa velada
Used in Portuguese Portuguese with identical meaning

Related Idioms & Phrases

falar entre linhas
conversa de gaveta
dizer nas entrelinhas
passar uma mensagem velada
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