two-sided

[/ˈtuː ˈsaɪdɪd/]
adjective
bilateral; de dois lados; ambíguo
1. Having two sides or surfaces
The fabric is two-sided, so you can wear it either way.
O tecido é bilateral, então você pode usá-lo de qualquer lado.
2. Affecting or involving two parties or groups equally
The conflict is a two-sided affair between management and workers.
O conflito é uma questão bilateral entre gerência e trabalhadores.
3. Having both positive and negative aspects; ambiguous
The decision has a two-sided nature: it helps some but hurts others.
A decisão tem uma natureza ambígua: ajuda alguns, mas prejudica outros.
4. Presenting two contrasting viewpoints or arguments
A two-sided debate allows both perspectives to be heard.
Um debate bilateral permite que ambas as perspectivas sejam ouvidas.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'two-sided' is commonly used in debates, negotiations, and discussions to emphasize the importance of considering multiple perspectives. It's frequently used in political discourse, business negotiations, and conflict resolution scenarios to suggest balance and fairness in presenting opposing viewpoints.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
bilateraldouble-sidedambiguousdualmutual
Antonyms / Antônimos
one-sidedunilateralsingularone-dimensional

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
bilateral; de dois lados; ambíguo
Most common usage in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
bilateral; de dois lados
Similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese, formal contexts preferred
General
com duas faces; de ambos os lados
More literal translation for physical descriptions

Related Words

bilateraldouble-edgedmultifacetedsymmetricalreciprocal

Related Idioms & Phrases

a two-sided coin
cut both ways
have it both ways
every coin has two sides
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