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paradox in Portuguese

paradox in Portuguese is paradoxo — paradox means a statement or situation that seems to contradict itself yet may still be true.

paradox in Portuguese

paradoxo
noun

What does "paradox" mean?

  1. noun A statement or situation that seems to contradict itself yet may still be true.
    "The statement "this sentence is false" is a classic paradox."
  2. noun A person or thing that combines seemingly contradictory qualities.
    "He was a paradox: fiercely private yet a famous public performer."
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paradox in a sentence

  • The statement "this sentence is false" is a classic paradox.
  • It's a paradox that the more choices we have, the harder it can be to decide.
  • He was a paradox: fiercely private yet a famous public performer.
  • The old professor was a paradox, being both extremely strict and wonderfully kind.

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What is "paradox" in Portuguese?
"paradox" in Portuguese is paradoxo. paradox means: A statement or situation that seems to contradict itself yet may still be true.
How do you use "paradox" in a sentence?
Example: "The statement "this sentence is false" is a classic paradox." In Portuguese, "paradox" is paradoxo.
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