white lie in Portuguese
white lie in Portuguese is mentira branca, mentirinha.
white lie in Portuguese
mentira branca
(idiomatic) A deliberately untrue statement which is intended to produce a favorable result; especially, one which is judged to be better than an overhonest alternative, as for example to remain polite in a superficial social exchange, or to choose one's battles.
mentirinha
(idiomatic) A deliberately untrue statement which is intended to produce a favorable result; especially, one which is judged to be better than an overhonest alternative, as for example to remain polite in a superficial social exchange, or to choose one's battles.
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What is "white lie" in Portuguese?
"white lie" in Portuguese is mentira branca, mentirinha.
Are there other ways to say "white lie" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "white lie": mentira branca, mentirinha.
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