nuance

[/ˈnuːɑːns/ or /nuˈɑːns/]

nounfemininepl: nuances

nuança

1. a subtle difference or distinction in or between things

There are important nuances in the two proposals that we need to discuss.

Existem nuanças importantes nas duas propostas que precisamos discutir.

2. a subtle quality or variation in color, tone, or meaning

The painting captures the nuances of light and shadow beautifully.

A pintura captura as nuanças de luz e sombra lindamente.

3. delicate gradation or shading

She spoke with nuance and sensitivity about the controversial topic.

Ela falou com nuança e sensibilidade sobre o tema controverso.

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General Brazilian Portuguese

nuança

Standard and widely used term

São Paulo

nuança

Common in formal and informal contexts

Rio de Janeiro

nuança

Standard usage, sometimes emphasized in literary contexts

Portugal

nuança

Standard European Portuguese equivalent

to miss the nuances of something - não captar as nuanças de algo

lose something in the nuances - perder algo nas nuanças

understand the nuances - entender as nuanças

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