This is the 12474th most frequent Portuguese word.
subterfúgios
"Subterfúgios" means "evasions or deceptive excuses used to avoid something."
'Subterfúgios' is used here to indicate deceptive strategies or excuses employed to evade an issue.
Ele utilizou subterfúgios para evitar responder a pergunta.
He used subterfuges to avoid answering the question.
Here, 'subterfúgios' refers to the defense's strategies or arguments that may lack honesty or strength.
Os subterfúgios apresentados pela defesa não foram suficientes para convencer o júri.
The subterfuges presented by the defense were not sufficient to convince the jury.
In this case, 'subterfúgio' is used to highlight the contrast with a straightforward manner, implying avoidance or cunning behaviors.