wrong interpretation

[/rɔŋ ˌɪntərprɪˈteɪʃən/]
nounpl: wrong interpretations
interpretação incorreta
1. an incorrect understanding or explanation of something
His wrong interpretation of the contract led to legal disputes.
Sua interpretação incorreta do contrato levou a disputas legais.
2. a misunderstanding of the intended meaning or purpose of something
The wrong interpretation of the instructions caused the project to fail.
A interpretação incorreta das instruções causou o fracasso do projeto.
3. a false or inaccurate rendering of artistic, literary, or musical work
The director's wrong interpretation of the novel disappointed critics.
A interpretação incorreta do romance pelo diretor decepcionou os críticos.
In both Brazilian Portuguese and American English contexts, wrong interpretations are common sources of conflict in legal, educational, and business settings. In Brazil, the phrase 'interpretação incorreta' is frequently used in academic and professional discourse, while more casual settings may use 'interpretação errada.' The concept is particularly important in Brazilian legal culture where contract interpretation disputes are common.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
misinterpretationmisunderstandingmisconstructionmisreadingincorrect understandingfalse interpretation
Antonyms / Antônimos
correct interpretationaccurate understandingright interpretationproper understanding

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
interpretação incorreta
most common and standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
interpretação errada
alternative casual form using 'errada' instead of 'incorreta'
São Paulo
má interpretação
more formal alternative using 'má' prefix
Portugal
interpretação incorreta
same as Brazilian Portuguese, though 'má interpretação' also used

Related Words

ambiguityclarificationcontextcommunicationunderstandingmeaning

Related Idioms & Phrases

get the wrong end of the stick
miss the point
lose in translation
read between the lines incorrectly
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