truthful statement

[TROOTH-fuhl STAYT-muhnt]
noun phrasepl: truthful statements
declaração verdadeira
1. a statement or assertion that is in accordance with fact or reality; a declaration that accurately represents the truth
The witness provided a truthful statement to the court about what she witnessed.
A testemunha forneceu uma declaração verdadeira ao tribunal sobre o que havia testemunhado.
2. an honest and accurate account or description of events, information, or facts
His truthful statement about the incident helped clear up the confusion.
Sua declaração verdadeira sobre o incidente ajudou a esclarecer a confusão.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, truthful statements hold significant legal and moral weight, particularly in court proceedings and official documentation. Brazilian culture places emphasis on 'honestidade' (honesty) as a personal virtue, while in the USA, truthful statements are protected speech under the First Amendment. The phrase is commonly used in legal, journalistic, and everyday contexts to emphasize accuracy and reliability.
NYC Slang
keeping it real
Synonyms / Sinônimos
honest statementaccurate statementfactual statementveracious statementsincere statement
Antonyms / Antônimos
false statementliefalsehoodfabricationdeception

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
declaração verdadeira
most common usage
Brazil - Legal Context
depoimento verdadeiro
used in judicial/legal settings
São Paulo
afirmação verdadeira
alternative formal usage
Portugal
declaração verdadeira
same as Brazilian Portuguese; formal contexts prefer 'afirmação verídica'

Related Words

truthhonestyintegrityveracitytestimonydeclaration

Related Idioms & Phrases

tell the truth
speak the truth
get the facts straight
set the record straight
call a spade a spade
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