well-founded facts

[/wɛl ˈfaʊndɪd fækts/]
noun phrasepl: well-founded facts
fatos bem fundamentados
1. Facts that are based on solid evidence, reliable sources, or thorough investigation; facts that have a strong basis in reality and can be substantiated
The lawyer presented well-founded facts to support her case in court.
A advogada apresentou fatos bem fundamentados para apoiar seu caso no tribunal.
2. Established truths or verified information that rest upon credible documentation or logical reasoning
Scientific research relies on well-founded facts rather than speculation.
A pesquisa científica se baseia em fatos bem fundamentados em vez de especulação.
This term is frequently used in Brazilian and Portuguese legal, academic, and journalistic contexts to distinguish between reliable information and mere opinions or rumors. In legal proceedings, 'fatos bem fundamentados' are crucial for building credible arguments. The phrase reflects a cultural emphasis on evidence-based reasoning in formal discourse across both Brazil and Portugal.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
established factsverified factssubstantiated factsproven factsdocumented factsreliable facts
Antonyms / Antônimos
unverified factsunfounded claimsbaseless assertionsunsubstantiated factsspeculationhearsay

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fatos bem fundamentados
Standard usage in formal and legal contexts
São Paulo
fatos bem comprovados
Alternative phrasing emphasizing proven evidence
Rio de Janeiro
fatos sólidos
More colloquial alternative
Portugal
factos bem fundamentados
Uses 'factos' instead of 'fatos'; formal and legal usage

Related Words

evidencedocumentationverificationsubstantiationcredibilityauthenticityreliability

Related Idioms & Phrases

built on solid ground
grounded in reality
facts and figures
the bottom line
hard facts
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