fairytale

• Substantivo que designa uma história tradicional com seres e acontecimentos mágicos, geralmente contada para crianças, ou uma história inverossímil contada como desculpa ou justificativa.

A noun referring to a traditional story involving magical creatures and events, often told to children, or an implausible story told as an excuse.

1. Children's story with magical elementsA2formal

   A traditional story, typically involving magical creatures, enchantments, and a moral lesson, intended to entertain children.

   Conto de fadas

   • The children listened intently to the fairytale about a princess and a dragon.
   • Her favorite fairytale is Cinderella.
   • Many fairytales have been adapted into popular movies.

   Sinônimosfablefairy storyfolk talelegendmyth

2. Implausible or fabricated storyB2informal

   An account or explanation that is interesting but highly unlikely or untrue, often used as an excuse.

   História inventada

   • He told a fairytale about being delayed by a UFO to avoid admitting he was late.
   • Her explanation for the missing money was a complete fairytale.
   • Don't believe his fairytale about winning the lottery.

   Sinônimoscock-and-bull storyfablefabricationfairy storyfantasyfictioninventionmythtall taleyarn

   Antônimosfactrealitytruth