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serious discussion

[/ˈsɪriəs dɪˈskʌʃən/]
nounpl: serious discussions
discussão séria
1. A formal conversation or debate about an important or grave matter, conducted with sincerity and without frivolity
We need to have a serious discussion about our future plans.
Precisamos ter uma discussão séria sobre nossos planos futuros.
2. A thoughtful exchange of views on a topic of significance or concern
The team held a serious discussion regarding budget cuts.
A equipe realizou uma discussão séria sobre cortes orçamentários.
Synonyms
formal discussionearnest conversationgrave debatesolemn talkweighty dialogue
Antonyms
casual conversationlight chatfrivolous bantersmall talkjoking around

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
discussão séria
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
conversa séria
More colloquial variant in casual speech
São Paulo
discussão séria
Formal and standard usage
Portugal
discussão séria
Standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

get down to brass tacks
talk turkey
mean business
have it out
put one's foot down
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