quiproquò — meaning in English
Italian → English · translate English → Italian instead
English meaning
- misunderstanding noun A failure to understand something correctly; a mistaken interpretation.
- quid pro quo noun A favour, advantage or payment given in return for something else, on the understanding that each side gets something from the exchange.
Senses
quiproquò is used for these senses in English:
- misunderstanding A mistake as to the meaning of something or a specific point of view; erroneous interpretation or comprehension; misconception.
- quid pro quo Something which is understood as something else; an equivocation.
misunderstanding — full definition
- noun A failure to understand something correctly; a mistaken interpretation.
- noun A minor disagreement or falling-out.
quid pro quo — full definition
- noun A favour, advantage or payment given in return for something else, on the understanding that each side gets something from the exchange.
- adjective Describing conduct in which a benefit is conditioned on something being given in return, especially where that makes it unlawful.