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questions

[/ˈkwɛs.tʃənz/]
nounpl: questions
perguntas
1. Sentences or phrases used to elicit information or a response
The teacher asked several questions about the lesson.
A professora fez várias perguntas sobre a aula.
2. Matters or issues that are under discussion or doubt
There are still many questions about the project's feasibility.
Ainda há muitas dúvidas sobre a viabilidade do projeto.
3. Acts of questioning or inquiring
His questions revealed his curiosity.
Suas perguntas revelaram sua curiosidade.
Synonyms
inquiriesqueriesinterrogationsissuesdoubts
Antonyms
answersresponsescertainties

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
perguntas
Most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
perguntas
Standard usage, sometimes 'dúvidas' for questions expressing doubt
São Paulo
perguntas
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
questões/perguntas
'Questões' preferred for issues or matters; 'perguntas' for direct inquiries

Related Idioms & Phrases

without question - sem dúvida
beyond question - indiscutível
call into question - questionar
a matter of question - uma questão em aberto
raise the question - levantar a questão
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