erroneous interpretations

[ɪˈrɑːniəs ɪntɜːrprɪˈteɪʃənz]
noun phrasefemininepl: interpretações errôneas
interpretações errôneas
1. Incorrect or inaccurate understandings or explanations of something
The historical document was subject to many erroneous interpretations over the centuries.
O documento histórico foi sujeito a muitas interpretações errôneas ao longo dos séculos.
2. False conclusions drawn from misunderstanding of facts, texts, or statements
Erroneous interpretations of the law led to several unjust convictions.
Interpretações errôneas da lei levaram a várias condenações injustas.
3. Misinterpretations that result from careless reading or analysis
The student's essay contained several erroneous interpretations of the author's intent.
O ensaio do aluno continha várias interpretações errôneas da intenção do autor.
In academic and legal contexts in both Brazil and the USA, the term 'erroneous interpretations' carries significant weight as it can have serious consequences. In Brazilian Portuguese academic writing, 'interpretações errôneas' is preferred over the more colloquial 'interpretações erradas'. This phrase is frequently used in scholarly debates, legal proceedings, and educational settings to address misunderstandings of texts, laws, or scientific findings.
NYC Slang
off-base reads; wrong takes
Synonyms / Sinônimos
misinterpretationsincorrect interpretationsfalse interpretationsmistaken understandingswrong conclusions
Antonyms / Antônimos
correct interpretationsaccurate interpretationsproper understandingstrue interpretations

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
interpretações errôneas
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
interpretações erradas
More colloquial variant using 'erradas' instead of 'errôneas'
São Paulo
interpretações incorretas
Slightly more formal alternative with 'incorretas'
Portugal
interpretações erradas
European Portuguese prefers 'erradas' to 'errôneas' in everyday speech

Related Words

misunderstandingmisreadingdistortionmisconceptionmistranslationambiguity

Related Idioms & Phrases

read between the lines incorrectly
get the wrong end of the stick
put the wrong spin on something
take something out of context
draw the wrong conclusion
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