A recíproca é verdadeira

English translation: The opposite is true

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Portuguese term or phrase:A recíproca é verdadeira
English translation:The opposite is true
Entered by: Michael Powers (PhD)

17:35 Mar 9, 2009
Portuguese to English translations [PRO]
General / Conversation / Greetings / Letters / frase
Portuguese term or phrase: A recíproca é verdadeira
Context:

é o título de uma sinopse, não há muito contexto, mas é uma frase bem comum em Português.


Thank you,
Sonny Tissot
Brazil
The opposite is true
Explanation:
Mike :)

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Note added at 3 hrs (2009-03-09 20:39:25 GMT) Post-grading
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You're welcome.
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Michael Powers (PhD)
United States
Local time: 09:53
Grading comment
Thank you all very much. Decision based on peer agreement.
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
4 +4The opposite is true
Michael Powers (PhD)
5 +1the converse is true
Paul Dixon
4 +1The reciprocal is also true
Marlene Curtis
5The other way around is also true
rhandler


  

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21 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
The reciprocal is also true


Explanation:
See

Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciências - Graphs with constant ... Moreover, the reciprocal is also true. Key words: hyperbolic space, .... Além disso, a recíproca é verdadeira. Palavras-chave: espaço hiperbólico, ...
www.scielo.br/scielo.php?pid=S0001-37652002000300001&script... - 43k - Cached - Similar pages -
by PA HINOJOSA - 2002

Marlene Curtis
United States
Local time: 09:53
Native speaker of: Native in PortuguesePortuguese
PRO pts in category: 254

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Beta Cummins
4 mins
  -> Thanks Beta!
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24 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +1
the converse is true


Explanation:
This is the translation.

"Opposite" is not always the same as "converse". (Pronounced /KONN-vâas/, different from the verb which is/k'n - VEÊ- ss/ in UK pronunciation.

The opposite of "John helps Jane with her work" is "John doesn't help Jane..." while the converse is "Jane helps John..."

Paul Dixon
Brazil
Local time: 10:53
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in PortuguesePortuguese
PRO pts in category: 64

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  felidaevampire: It's gone, but I loved your explanation! Tks a lot! :)
4 hrs
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
The other way around is also true


Explanation:
Veja estes exemplos, entre 1.460 páginas em inglês sobre "the other way around is also true".

TIOBE Programming Community Index Definition
The other way around is also true. Everybody will agree that it is not wise to program missile software in JavaScript. ...
www.tiobe.com/content/paperinfo/tpci/tpci_definition.htm

NWO - What is "NWO Programme Water"
The other way around is also true: the influence of man on water and water-related issues is very decisive in such regions. The programme was founded by ...
www.nwo.nl/nwohome.nsf/pages/NWOP_679KGZ_Eng

Groundspeak Forums > Google Earth Coordinates vs. GPS Device ...
17 postagens - Última postagem: 8 out. 2006
The other way around is also true, you can setup google earth to show DD MM.MMM. briansnat. Oct 7 2006, 04:56 AM. moving to correct forum ...
http://forums.groundspeak.com/GC/lofiversion/index.php?t1458...

rhandler
Local time: 10:53
Native speaker of: Portuguese
PRO pts in category: 72
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3 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +4
The opposite is true


Explanation:
Mike :)

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Note added at 3 hrs (2009-03-09 20:39:25 GMT) Post-grading
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You're welcome.

Michael Powers (PhD)
United States
Local time: 09:53
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 35
Grading comment
Thank you all very much. Decision based on peer agreement.

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Thais Castanheira
10 mins
  -> Thank you, Thais - Mike :)

agree  Amy Duncan (X)
24 mins
  -> Thank you, Amy - Mike :)

agree  Lesley S, MA: Perfect!
30 mins
  -> Thank you, Lsogl - Mike :)

agree  Maria José Tavares (X)
1 hr
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