truthful language

[TROOTH-ful LANG-gwij]
noun phrase
linguagem veraz
1. Speech or communication that is honest, accurate, and free from deception or falsehood
The witness was praised for using truthful language throughout the entire testimony.
A testemunha foi elogiada por usar linguagem veraz ao longo de todo o depoimento.
2. Clear and sincere expression that conveys facts as they actually are
In business negotiations, truthful language builds trust between parties.
Nas negociações comerciais, a linguagem veraz constrói confiança entre as partes.
3. Communication characterized by integrity and absence of misleading statements
Teachers encourage students to use truthful language when discussing their work.
Professores incentivam alunos a usar linguagem veraz ao discutir seu trabalho.
In both Brazilian and American cultures, truthful language is highly valued in legal proceedings, professional environments, and personal relationships. In Brazil, there is a cultural emphasis on 'jogo de cintura' (flexibility), but truthful language is still considered essential in formal and institutional contexts. In American business culture, direct and truthful communication is typically preferred over indirect approaches.
NYC Slang
keeping it real; straight talk; no cap
Synonyms / Sinônimos
honest languagesincere languagecandid languageforthright languagestraightforward language
Antonyms / Antônimos
deceptive languagefalse languagedishonest languagemisleading languagedeceitful language

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
linguagem veraz
Standard term used across Brazil
São Paulo
linguagem sincera
Alternative commonly used in business and formal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
fala verdadeira
More colloquial variant in casual speech
Portugal
linguagem verídica
More formal, European Portuguese variant

Related Words

veracityintegrityhonestyauthenticitysinceritytransparency

Related Idioms & Phrases

call a spade a spade
put your cards on the table
straight from the horse's mouth
tell it like it is
give someone the straight dope
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