credible answer

[/ˈkredəbəl ˈænsər/]
noun phrasepl: credible answers
resposta credível
1. A response or reply that is believable, trustworthy, and based on reliable information or evidence
The witness provided a credible answer to the prosecutor's questions.
A testemunha forneceu uma resposta credível às perguntas do promotor.
2. An answer that is reasonable, logical, and convincing in the context of a given question or problem
The student gave a credible answer that demonstrated understanding of the material.
O aluno deu uma resposta credível que demonstrou compreensão do conteúdo.
In both Brazilian Portuguese and American English, 'credible answer' is used primarily in formal contexts such as legal proceedings, academic settings, and professional environments. The emphasis on credibility reflects cultural values around truthfulness and evidence-based reasoning in Western discourse.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
believable answertrustworthy answerplausible answerreliable answerconvincing answer
Antonyms / Antônimos
unbelievable answerimplausible answerunreliable answerunconvincing answerdubious answer

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resposta credível
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
resposta credível
Common in judicial and professional settings
São Paulo
resposta credível
Frequently used in business and academic contexts
Portugal
resposta credível
Identical usage; formal register preferred

Related Words

credibilitycredulousdiscreditincredulouscredence

Related Idioms & Phrases

give credence to
lend credibility to
stand up to scrutiny
hold water
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