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subestima

[su.bɛs.ˈti.mɐ]
noun/verbfemininepl: subestimas
underestimation; undervalues
1. The act of estimating something as being less important, valuable, or significant than it actually is
The underestimation of the project's complexity led to delays.
A subestima da complexidade do projeto levou a atrasos.
2. Third person singular present indicative of the verb 'subestimar' (to underestimate)
He underestimates her abilities.
Ele subestima as habilidades dela.
Synonyms
menospreziodepreciaçãominimizaçãodesvalorização
Antonyms
superestimasuperestimaçãovalorizaçãoapreciação

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
subestima
Standard usage in Brazil
Portugal
subestima
Standard usage in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

subestimar alguém - to underestimate someone
subestimar a força/importância de algo - to underestimate the strength/importance of something
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