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reliable account

[/rɪˈlaɪəbl əˈkaʊnt/]
nounpl: reliable accounts
relato confiável
1. A report, narrative, or description that is trustworthy and accurate because it comes from a dependable source
The journalist provided a reliable account of the events that occurred during the protest.
O jornalista forneceu um relato confiável dos eventos que ocorreram durante o protesto.
2. In legal or historical contexts, a credible and verified description of facts or events
The witness gave a reliable account of the accident to the police.
A testemunha deu um relato confiável do acidente à polícia.
Synonyms
trustworthy accountcredible accountaccurate accountdependable reportverified narrative
Antonyms
unreliable accountfalse accountdubious accountquestionable reportfabricated narrative

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
relato confiável
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
relato fidedigno
More formal, often used in legal documents
Portugal
relato fiável
Portuguese preference for 'fiável' instead of 'confiável'

Related Idioms & Phrases

straight from the horse's mouth
take someone at their word
beyond a shadow of a doubt
worthy of credence
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