telling

• Diz-se de algo que tem efeito significativo ou revelador; frequentemente usado para indicar que uma ação ou declaração revela a verdade ou causa forte impacto.

Describes something that has a significant or revealing effect; often used to indicate that an action or statement reveals a truth or has a strong impact.

1. B2formal

   Having a revealing or significant effect; showing something that was not previously obvious.

   Revelador

   • Her silence was more telling than any words.
   • The report contained a telling detail about the company's finances.
   • His expression was telling of his true feelings.

   Sinônimosindicativemeaningfulpointedrevealingsignificantstrikingsuggestiveweighty

   Antônimosconcealingmisleadingobscurevague

2. Effective or forcefulB2formal

   Having a strong or powerful impact; persuasive.

   Contundente

   • He delivered a telling blow to his opponent.
   • The argument was telling and convinced the audience.
   • Her speech was a telling example of effective communication.

   Sinônimosconvincingeffectiveforcefulimpressivepersuasivepotentpowerfulstrikingweighty

   Antônimosfeebleimpotentineffectivepowerlessunconvincingweak

3. Unintentionally revealingC1formal

   Disclosing something unintentionally, often through actions or expressions.

   Revelador

   • His nervous laugh was telling of his discomfort.
   • The way she avoided eye contact was telling.
   • A telling pause in the conversation revealed his uncertainty.

   Sinônimoseloquentexpressiveindicativemeaningfulrevealingsuggestivesymptomatic

• Substantivo que designa o ato de narrar uma história, informar alguém por meio de palavras faladas ou escritas, ou revelar informações ou provas sobre outra pessoa.

A noun referring to the act of narrating a story, informing someone through spoken or written words, or disclosing information or evidence about another person.

1. NarrationB2formal

   The act of telling a story or recounting events.

   Narração

   • His telling of the adventure captivated the audience.
   • The grandmother's telling of the fairy tale was magical.
   • She has a unique style in the telling of her memoirs.

   Sinônimosaccountchronicledescriptionnarrationrecitalrecountingrelationreport

   Antônimosconcealmentsilencesuppression

2. Informing by wordsB2formal

   The act of communicating information or facts verbally.

   Relato

   • The telling of the news was done with great care.
   • His telling of the instructions was clear and concise.
   • Accurate telling of the data is crucial for the report.

   Sinônimosaccountdescriptiondisclosurenarrationrecountingrelationreportingrevelation

3. Disclosure or evidenceB2formal

   The act of revealing information or giving evidence, often about someone else's actions.

   Revelação

   • The witness's telling of the events led to an arrest.
   • There was no telling of secrets during the meeting.
   • Her telling of the incident provided crucial evidence.

   Sinônimosbetrayaldisclosuredivulgenceexposureinformingreportingrevelationtattling

   Antônimosconcealmentsecrecysuppression

• Verbo usado para transmitir informação, fatos ou histórias a alguém; também pode significar ordenar, mandar ou avisar.

A verb used to communicate information, facts, or stories to someone.

verbo irregular

1. Inform or CommunicateA1formal

   To give information to someone; to let someone know something.

   Informar

   • She told me the news yesterday.
   • Please tell him to call me back.
   • He told the story to the children.

   Sinônimosacquaintadviseapprisebriefcommunicateenlighteninformnotifyreport

2. Distinguish or RecognizeB1formal

   To be able to see or understand the difference between two things.

   Distinguir

   • I can't tell the difference between these two wines.
   • Can you tell who is lying?
   • She could tell that he was upset.

   Sinônimosdifferentiatediscerndiscriminatedistinguishidentifymake outrecognize

   Antônimosconfusemisidentifymistake

3. A2informal

   To give an order or instruction to someone.

   Ordenar

   • Tell him to stop making noise.
   • My mother told me to clean my room.
   • The teacher told the students to be quiet.

   Sinônimosbidchargecommanddirectenjoininstructorder

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