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disagreement

[ˌdɪsəˈɡriːmənt]
nounmasculinepl: disagreements / desacordos
desacordo
1. lack of consensus or harmony between people; a difference of opinion
There was a disagreement between the team members about the project direction.
Houve um desacordo entre os membros da equipe sobre a direção do projeto.
2. a quarrel or argument
The disagreement escalated into a heated argument.
O desacordo escalou para uma discussão acalorada.
3. a discrepancy or difference between two things
There is a disagreement between the two reports on the financial figures.
Há um desacordo entre os dois relatórios sobre os números financeiros.
Synonyms
discorddisputeconflictdifference of opinioncontentionquarrelvariance
Antonyms
agreementaccordharmonyconsensusconcurrence

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desacordo
most common term
Rio de Janeiro
desacordo / discordância
both used interchangeably
São Paulo
desacordo
standard usage
Portugal
desacordo / discordância
both commonly used; discordância slightly more formal

Related Idioms & Phrases

in disagreement
express disagreement
settle a disagreement
agree to disagree
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