non-transparent

[/nɑːn trænˈspærənt/]
adjective
não transparente
1. Not allowing light to pass through; opaque
The non-transparent glass prevented anyone from seeing inside the room.
O vidro não transparente impediu que qualquer pessoa visse dentro da sala.
2. Not open or clear in communication; lacking transparency or honesty
The company's non-transparent financial practices raised concerns among investors.
As práticas financeiras não transparentes da empresa geraram preocupações entre os investidores.
3. Not clearly understandable; obscure or unclear
His non-transparent explanations left the audience confused.
Suas explicações não transparentes deixaram o público confuso.
In both Brazilian and American business contexts, 'non-transparent' is frequently used in discussions about corporate governance, government practices, and institutional accountability. In Brazil, concerns about transparency in public administration and corporate sectors have made this term particularly relevant in media and political discourse.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
opaqueunclearobscurenon-translucentmurkysecretivehidden
Antonyms / Antônimos
transparenttranslucentclearopenhonestforthright

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
não transparente
Standard usage in business and formal contexts
Brazil
opaco
Common alternative for physical opacity
Portugal
não transparente
Formal usage similar to Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
opaco
Used interchangeably for both literal and figurative meanings

Related Words

opacityobscuritysecrecyclaritytransparencytranslucency

Related Idioms & Phrases

lack of transparency
keeping something in the dark
behind closed doors
under the radar
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