leituras incorretas
1. instances of reading something incorrectly or misinterpreting the meaning of written or printed text
The student's misreadings of the poem led to a completely different interpretation.
As leituras incorretas do poema pela estudante levaram a uma interpretação completamente diferente.
2. instances of misunderstanding or misinterpreting someone's words, intentions, or actions
Several misreadings of the contract caused confusion between the two parties.
Várias leituras incorretas do contrato causaram confusão entre as duas partes.
3. erroneous interpretations of a situation, text, or person's character
The critic's misreadings of the author's intentions were evident in her review.
As interpretações equivocadas das intenções do autor pela crítica eram evidentes em sua resenha.
The term 'misreadings' is commonly used in academic and literary criticism contexts in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese. In literary theory, 'misreadings' can sometimes refer intentionally to alternative or creative interpretations of texts, particularly in postmodern criticism. In Brazilian Portuguese academic circles, 'leituras incorretas' or 'leituras equivocadas' carry the same weight in discussing textual analysis and critical interpretation.
Related Idioms & Phrases
reading between the lines
get the wrong end of the stick
get someone's words twisted
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