truísmos
1. statements or assertions that are obviously true and therefore not interesting or informative; self-evident truths
The politician's speech was full of truisms that everyone already knew.
O discurso do político estava cheio de truísmos que todos já conheciam.
2. platitudes; commonplace observations presented as if they were profound or original insights
Instead of offering real solutions, he resorted to tired truisms about hard work and determination.
Em vez de oferecer soluções reais, ele recorreu a truísmos gastos sobre trabalho duro e determinação.
The word 'truisms' is commonly used in both American and Brazilian English/Portuguese contexts to criticize speeches, writings, or arguments that lack originality or depth. In Brazil, similar concepts are expressed through 'clichês' or 'lugares comuns' in everyday speech, while 'truísmos' is preferred in academic or formal contexts. The term reflects a cultural value placed on originality and substantive discourse.
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