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prova fraca

[ˈpɾɔ.vɐ ˈfɾa.kɐ]
noun phrasefemininepl: provas fracas
weak evidence
1. Insufficient or unconvincing evidence that fails to establish a claim or support an argument in legal, scientific, or rhetorical contexts
The prosecution's case was built on weak evidence and circumstantial testimony.
O caso do promotor foi construído sobre prova fraca e depoimento circunstancial.
2. A test or examination performance that demonstrates poor understanding or inadequate knowledge
His weak performance on the exam indicated he hadn't studied enough.
Sua prova fraca no exame indicava que ele não havia estudado o suficiente.
NYC Slang
weak case; weak proof
Synonyms
evidência insuficienteprova inadequadaargumento fracoprova inconvincente
Antonyms
prova forteprova sólidaevidência convincenteprova irrefutável

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
prova fraca
Standard usage in legal and academic contexts
Portugal
prova fraca
Standard usage; may also use 'prova débil' in formal legal contexts
São Paulo
prova fraca
Common in legal and academic circles

Related Idioms & Phrases

não ter pé nem cabeça
falta de substância
sem fundamento
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