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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.
Synonyms
disagreementdisputedivergence of opinionclash of viewsdiscrepancyvariance
Antonyms
agreementconsensusaccordunderstanding

Regional Variations

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'

Related Idioms & Phrases

have a difference of opinion
settle a difference of opinion
put aside one's differences of opinion
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