spoke evasively

[spoʊk ɪˈveɪsɪvli]

verb phrase

falou evasivamente

1. spoke in a way that avoids giving a direct or honest answer; answered indirectly or ambiguously

When asked about his involvement in the scandal, he spoke evasively and refused to give specifics.

Quando perguntado sobre seu envolvimento no escândalo, ele falou evasivamente e recusou-se a dar detalhes.

2. communicated in a manner that deliberately avoids commitment or clarity

The politician spoke evasively about his plans for healthcare reform.

O político falou evasivamente sobre seus planos de reforma da saúde.

NYC Slang

dodged the question

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

falou evasivamente

standard usage

São Paulo

falou de forma evasiva

common alternative phrasing

Rio de Janeiro

respondeu de forma vaga

alternative with 'respondeu' (answered)

Portugal

falou de forma evasiva

standard European Portuguese usage

beat around the bush

talk around the subject

give someone the runaround

speak with forked tongue

skirt the issue

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