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diálogo enganoso

[dee-AH-lo-go en-gah-NO-zo]
nounmasculinepl: diálogos enganosos
deceptive dialogue
1. A conversation or exchange of words designed to mislead, trick, or deceive one or more parties involved
The deceptive dialogue between the con artist and his victim lasted for hours.
O diálogo enganoso entre o estelionatário e sua vítima durou horas.
2. In literature or film, a false or misleading conversation that creates dramatic irony or suspense
The playwright used deceptive dialogue to keep the audience in suspense.
O dramaturgo usou diálogo enganoso para manter o público em suspense.
NYC Slang
smooth talk; game
Synonyms
conversa enganosadiálogo fraudulentoconversa falsatroca de palavras enganosadiálogo ilusório
Antonyms
diálogo honestoconversa sinceratroca francadiálogo verdadeiro

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
diálogo enganoso
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
diálogo enganoso
Common in business and legal contexts
Portugal
diálogo enganador
Alternative form more commonly used in European Portuguese

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