reliable explanation

[rɪˈlaɪəbl ɛkspləˈneɪʃən]

noun phrasepl: reliable explanations

explicação confiável

1. A clear and trustworthy account or description of something that can be depended upon for accuracy and truthfulness

The scientist provided a reliable explanation for the experimental results.

O cientista forneceu uma explicação confiável para os resultados experimentais.

2. An interpretation or clarification of facts or events that is credible and worthy of belief

We need a reliable explanation before proceeding with the project.

Precisamos de uma explicação confiável antes de prosseguir com o projeto.

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General Brazilian

explicação confiável

Standard usage in Brazil

São Paulo

explicação confiável

Common in business and academic contexts

Portugal

explicação fiável

Fiável is the preferred term in European Portuguese

put to rest (to provide a reliable explanation that settles doubts)

clear as day (when a reliable explanation is very clear and understandable)

worth its weight in gold (when a reliable explanation is highly valuable)

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