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.
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