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mild disagreement

[/maɪld dɪsəˈɡriːmənt/]
nounpl: mild disagreements
desacordo leve
1. A slight or minor difference of opinion between people; a disagreement that is not serious or intense
They had a mild disagreement about where to go for dinner.
Eles tiveram um desacordo leve sobre aonde ir para jantar.
2. A disagreement characterized by calm and polite discourse rather than hostility
The two colleagues expressed a mild disagreement during the meeting but remained respectful.
Os dois colegas expressaram um desacordo leve durante a reunião, mas permaneceram respeitosos.
Synonyms
minor disagreementslight difference of opinionsmall disputegentle disagreement
Antonyms
strong disagreementfierce disagreementmajor disagreementheated argument

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desacordo leve
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
desacordo leve
Standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
discordância suave
Alternative, more formal usage
Portugal
desacordo ligeiro
Preferred in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

agree to disagree
have words with someone
see eye to eye
on the same page
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