ficções
1. Stories, narratives, or accounts that are invented or imaginary rather than factual
The novel presents several fictions about the historical events.
O romance apresenta várias ficções sobre os eventos históricos.
2. Things that are accepted or assumed to be true for practical purposes, even though they may not be literally true
Legal fictions allow corporations to be treated as individuals in court.
Ficções legais permitem que corporações sejam tratadas como indivíduos na corte.
3. Lies or false statements
His excuses were nothing but fictions.
Suas desculpas não eram nada além de ficções.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'ficções' is commonly used in literary and formal contexts. When referring to lies in casual conversation, Brazilians often use 'mentiras' instead. The concept of 'legal fictions' is important in both American and Brazilian law systems.
NYC Slang
cap (when meaning lies); made-up stuff
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