diálogo enganador

[diaˈloɡu ẽɡɐnɐˈdoɾ]

nounmasculinepl: diálogos enganadores

deceptive dialogue

1. A conversation or exchange of words intended to mislead, trick, or deceive someone

The politician engaged in deceptive dialogue to avoid answering the journalist's questions.

O político participou de um diálogo enganador para evitar responder às perguntas do jornalista.

2. A false or misleading discussion that appears genuine but contains hidden intentions or falsehoods

Their entire negotiation was a deceptive dialogue designed to gain time.

Toda a negociação deles foi um diálogo enganador para ganhar tempo.

NYC Slang

bullshit conversation; con artist's pitch; smooth talk

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

diálogo enganador

commonly used in formal and informal contexts

São Paulo

papo furado; diálogo enganador

more colloquial usage of 'papo furado' in informal speech

Portugal

diálogo enganador; conversa ardilosa

formal usage, with 'conversa ardilosa' being more literary

ter um diálogo de surdos (to have a dialogue of the deaf - miscommunication)

conversa mole (soft talk - sweet talk)

puxar conversa (to strike up a conversation)

conversa fiada (idle talk)

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