loose interpretations
[/luːs ɪntərprɪˈteɪʃənz/]
nounpl: loose interpretations
interpretações vagas
1. Explanations or understandings of something that are not strict, precise, or literal; flexible readings that allow for multiple meanings or applications
The teacher criticized the students' loose interpretations of the poem's meaning.
A professora criticou as interpretações vagas dos alunos sobre o significado do poema.
2. Casual or approximate explanations that deviate from the original intent or standard understanding
The director's loose interpretations of the original novel disappointed many fans.
As interpretações vagas do diretor do romance original decepcionaram muitos fãs.
3. Liberal or free adaptations that don't adhere strictly to rules, guidelines, or source material
The company took loose interpretations of the regulations to maximize profits.
A empresa fez interpretações vagas das regulamentações para maximizar lucros.
In Brazilian academic and professional contexts, loose interpretations are generally viewed negatively as they suggest lack of rigor. However, in creative fields like arts and literature, they are sometimes appreciated as valid forms of artistic expression. In American business culture, loose interpretations of regulations can carry legal and ethical implications.
NYC Slang
flexible reading; playing it fast and loose with the facts
Related Idioms & Phrases
take a loose interpretation of something
play fast and loose with the rules
bend the rules
read between the lines too much
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