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assumption in Portuguese

assumption in Portuguese is pressuposto, pressuposição, suposição — assumption means something accepted as true without proof, or the act of accepting it as true.

assumption in Portuguese

pressuposto
noun
The act of taking for granted, or supposing a thing without proof; a supposition; an unwarrantable claim.
pressuposição
noun
The act of taking for granted, or supposing a thing without proof; a supposition; an unwarrantable claim.
suposição
noun
The thing supposed; a postulate, or proposition assumed; a supposition.
pressuposto
noun
The thing supposed; a postulate, or proposition assumed; a supposition.
pressuposição
noun
The thing supposed; a postulate, or proposition assumed; a supposition.
assunção
noun

What does "assumption" mean?

  1. noun Something accepted as true without proof, or the act of accepting it as true.
    "You shouldn't make assumptions about people before you have even met them."
  2. noun The act of taking on a role, duty, or responsibility.
    "Her assumption of the manager's duties began as soon as he left."
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assumption in a sentence

  • You shouldn't make assumptions about people before you have even met them.
  • The whole plan rested on a false assumption.
  • Her assumption of the manager's duties began as soon as he left.
  • The assumption of full responsibility for the mistake earned him respect.

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What is "assumption" in Portuguese?
"assumption" in Portuguese is pressuposto, pressuposição, suposição. assumption means: Something accepted as true without proof, or the act of accepting it as true.
How do you use "assumption" in a sentence?
Example: "You shouldn't make assumptions about people before you have even met them." In Portuguese, "assumption" is pressuposto, pressuposição, suposição.
Are there other ways to say "assumption" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 4 translations listed for "assumption": pressuposto, pressuposição, suposição, assunção.
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