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transparent plot

[/trænsˈpærənt plɑːt/]
nounpl: transparent plots
enredo transparente
1. A narrative or storyline that is obvious, predictable, or easy to understand, often lacking subtlety or complexity
The movie suffered from a transparent plot that left no room for surprise.
O filme sofreu com um enredo transparente que não deixou espaço para surpresa.
2. A scheme or plan that is easily discernible or whose intentions are obvious to others
His transparent plot to gain favor was immediately recognized by everyone.
Seu enredo transparente para ganhar favor foi imediatamente reconhecido por todos.
Synonyms
obvious plotpredictable narrativeclear schemeevident plan
Antonyms
complex plotintricate narrativesubtle storylineopaque scheme

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
enredo transparente
most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
enredo óbvio
alternative expression commonly used
Portugal
trama evidente
Portuguese European variant using 'trama' for plot

Related Idioms & Phrases

see through someone's plot
a plot as clear as day
wear one's heart on one's sleeve
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