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forma aparente

[ˈfɔɾ.mɐ ɐ.pɐ.ˈɾẽ.tɨ]
noun phrasefemininepl: formas aparentes
apparent form
1. The outward or visible appearance of something; the way something looks on the surface
Despite its apparent form, the structure was fundamentally weak.
Apesar de sua forma aparente, a estrutura era fundamentalmente fraca.
2. In philosophy and law, the external aspect or semblance that may differ from reality or substance
The contract maintained a legal apparent form but lacked true consent.
O contrato mantinha uma forma aparente legal, mas carecia de consentimento verdadeiro.
3. An illusory or deceptive appearance that masks true nature
He presented a forma aparente of confidence while feeling uncertain.
Ele apresentava uma forma aparente de confiança enquanto se sentia incerto.
Synonyms
aspecto exterioraparênciasemblantesuperfíciesemblança
Antonyms
forma realessênciasubstânciarealidade

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
forma aparente
Standard usage in both spoken and written Portuguese
Portugal
forma aparente
Formal usage, particularly in legal and philosophical contexts
São Paulo
aparência
More commonly used colloquially as a simpler alternative

Related Idioms & Phrases

enganar pela forma aparente (to deceive by apparent form)
além da forma aparente (beyond the apparent form)
mudar de forma aparente (to change appearance)
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