consenso

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Broad agreement within a group.

Examples

  • Houve amplo consenso em torno da proposta.
    There was broad agreement on the proposal.
  • Ainda não há consenso entre os médicos.
    There is still no consensus among the doctors.
  • Sem consenso, a votação foi adiada.
    Without a consensus, the vote was postponed.
  • Buscamos um consenso antes de decidir.
    We sought a consensus before deciding.
  • O grupo chegou a um consenso sobre o horário.
    The group reached a consensus on the schedule.

Similar words

entendimento
concordância
anuência
acordo

Meanings

Shared agreement

noun
communication
neutral
A view or decision accepted by most or all members of a group.

Examples

  • O grupo chegou a um consenso sobre o horário.
    The group reached a consensus on the schedule.
  • Ainda não há consenso entre os médicos.
    There is still no consensus among the doctors.
  • Houve amplo consenso em torno da proposta.
    There was broad agreement on the proposal.
  • Sem consenso, a votação foi adiada.
    Without a consensus, the vote was postponed.
  • Buscamos um consenso antes de decidir.
    We sought a consensus before deciding.

Similar words

Etymology

From Latin consensus, agreement.

FAQ

What does consenso mean?

Broad agreement within a group.

Is consenso masculine or feminine?

It is masculine: o consenso.

What is the plural of consenso?

The plural is consensos.

Does consenso require every person to agree?

Not always. It can mean agreement by a large majority.

How is consenso pronounced?

The reference pronunciation is /kõˈsẽsu/.

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