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.

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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

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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