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prova velada

[ˈprɔvɐ vəˈladɐ]
nounfemininepl: provas veladas
hidden test; concealed evidence; veiled proof
1. A test or examination that is not explicitly announced or is disguised in nature; an indirect assessment of knowledge or ability
The teacher gave the students a hidden test disguised as a regular classroom discussion.
A professora aplicou uma prova velada disfarçada de uma discussão comum em sala de aula.
2. Evidence or proof that is not openly presented or is implied rather than directly stated
The investigation uncovered veiled proof of the suspect's involvement in the crime.
A investigação descobriu uma prova velada do envolvimento do suspeito no crime.
3. An indirect or subtle test of someone's character, knowledge, or abilities
Life often presents hidden tests that reveal our true nature.
A vida frequentemente apresenta provas veladas que revelam nossa verdadeira natureza.
Synonyms
prova encobertaprova implícitaprova indiretateste velado
Antonyms
prova explícitaprova abertaprova manifesta

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
prova velada
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
prova velada
Common in academic and professional contexts
Portugal
prova velada
Formal usage; less common in everyday speech

Related Idioms & Phrases

estar sob prova velada
passar por uma prova velada
revelar uma prova velada
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