difference of opinion

[ˈdɪf.ər.əns əv əˈpɪn.jən]

nounpl: differences of opinion

diferença de opinião

1. A disagreement between people about what they think or believe about something

We had a difference of opinion about the best way to solve the problem.

Tivemos uma diferença de opinião sobre a melhor forma de resolver o problema.

2. A polite way to express a disagreement or conflicting viewpoints

It's just a difference of opinion; we can still be friends.

É apenas uma diferença de opinião; ainda podemos ser amigos.

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General Brazilian

diferença de opinião

standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese

São Paulo

diferença de opinião

commonly used in formal and informal contexts

Portugal

diferença de opinião

standard usage in European Portuguese; also 'discordância' or 'desacordo'

have a difference of opinion

settle a difference of opinion

put aside one's differences of opinion

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