Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

mal-entendido

noun
/mælˌɪn.tənˈdiː.doʊ/
Definition
A misunderstanding, a failure to understand something correctly.
Examples
  • O mal-entendido entre os amigos levou a uma discussão desnecessária.
  • The misunderstanding among the team members affected their project results.
Meaning
The term ‘mal-entendido’ refers to a situation where someone has misinterpreted or misconstrued information, leading to confusion or miscommunication.
Synonyms
  • confusão
  • interpretação errada
  • erro de comunicação