díspar
The Portuguese word for disparate is díspar.
díspar is an adjective used to describe something that is composed of inherently different elements.
Meaning: composed of inherently different elements (adj)
Is it said differently in some regions?
Nada a ver is a popular Brazilian expression used in informal contexts to convey a lack of connection.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective díspar is invariable in gender, meaning it remains the same for both masculine and feminine nouns. The plural form of díspar is díspares.
Did you know?
- In Portuguese, the concept of being 'disparate' is often linked to the word disparate (noun), which means a 'nonsense' statement or a 'blunder'. This shifts the meaning from a quality of difference to a quality of absurdity.
- When describing a 'disparate' gap in wealth or size, Portuguese speakers often use the term abismal. This evokes the image of an 'abyss', suggesting a difference so great it cannot be bridged.
- The word díspar is rare in spoken Portuguese and often replaced by diferente or distinto. Using it in a casual conversation might make a speaker sound like they are reading a legal document or a scientific paper.
Examples in context
- Os pontos de vista do orador foram díspares em relação à política governamental.The speaker's viewpoints were disparate in relation to government policy.
- As respostas dos entrevistados eram claramente não compatíveis entre si.The respondents' answers were clearly not compatible with each other.
- Os gostos musicais deles são bem diferentes.Their music preferences are quite distinct.
- As histórias do livro são meio sem relação uma com a outra.The stories in the book are somewhat unrelated to each other.
- Essas duas coisas não têm nada a ver uma com a outra.These two things have nothing to do with each other.
- O grupo era formado por elementos díspares.The group was composed of disparate elements.
Example conversation
Lucas and Camila are discussing the different members of a new project team.
- LucasA equipe possui perfis muito díspares.The team has very disparate profiles.
- CamilaSim, mas isso pode trazer inovação.Yes, but that can bring innovation.
- LucasSerá que eles vão se entender?Will they manage to understand each other?
- CamilaAcredito que sim, Lucas.I believe so, Lucas.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
