understating

[US]/ˌʌndəˈsteɪtɪŋ/
[UK]/ˌʌndərˈsteɪtɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v. expressar ou apresentar algo com contenção ou de maneira mínima; dizer ou relatar menos do que a quantidade real

Phrases & Collocations

understating facts

subestimar fatos

understating issues

subestimar problemas

understating risks

subestimar riscos

understating value

subestimar valor

understating problems

subestimar problemas

understating importance

subestimar importância

understating impact

subestimar impacto

understating performance

subestimar desempenho

understating achievements

subestimar conquistas

understating contributions

subestimar contribuições

Example Sentences

he is understating the importance of this project.

ele está minimizando a importância deste projeto.

by understating her achievements, she was being modest.

ao minimizar suas conquistas, ela estava sendo modesta.

understating the risks can lead to serious consequences.

minimizar os riscos pode levar a sérias consequências.

he tends to be understating when discussing his skills.

ele tende a minimizar quando discute suas habilidades.

understating the problem doesn't help anyone.

minimizar o problema não ajuda ninguém.

she was understating her role in the team's success.

ela estava minimizando seu papel no sucesso da equipe.

it's dangerous to be understating the effects of climate change.

é perigoso minimizar os efeitos das mudanças climáticas.

understating your feelings can lead to misunderstandings.

minimizar seus sentimentos pode levar a mal-entendidos.

he has a habit of understating the challenges we face.

ele tem o hábito de minimizar os desafios que enfrentamos.

understating the situation may cause more harm than good.

minimizar a situação pode causar mais mal do que bem.

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