belying

[US]/bɪˈlaɪɪŋ/
[UK]/bəˈlaɪɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v. ocultar ou disfarçar algo; contradizer expectativas.

Phrases & Collocations

belying appearances

enganando as aparências

belying expectations

enganando as expectativas

belying his age

enganando a idade dele

belying their wealth

enganando a riqueza deles

Example Sentences

the calm expression on her face belies the chaos inside her mind.

A calma expressão em seu rosto esconde o caos dentro de sua mente.

his cheerful demeanor belies the struggles he faces daily.

O semblante alegre dele esconde as dificuldades que enfrenta diariamente.

the company's profits belied the rumors of financial trouble.

Os lucros da empresa contradizem os rumores de problemas financeiros.

her kind words belied her true feelings of resentment.

Suas palavras gentis escondem seus verdadeiros sentimentos de ressentimento.

the simplicity of the design belies its complex functionality.

A simplicidade do design esconde sua funcionalidade complexa.

his confident tone belies his lack of experience.

O tom confiante dele esconde sua falta de experiência.

the vibrant colors of the painting belied its somber theme.

As cores vibrantes da pintura escondem seu tema sombrio.

the peaceful landscape belies the harsh realities of life there.

A paisagem pacífica esconde as duras realidades da vida ali.

her laughter belies the pain she has endured.

O riso dela esconde a dor que ela suportou.

the old building's exterior belies its modern interior.

O exterior do prédio antigo esconde seu interior moderno.

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