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fallacy

/ˈfæləsi/

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noun

Falacia, engaño

Deceptive or false appearance; that which misleads the eye or the mind.

Examples :

"The fallacy that good grades guarantee success in life can lead to disappointment later on. "

La falacia de que las buenas notas garantizan el éxito en la vida puede llevar a la decepción más adelante.

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noun

Falacia, sofisma

An argument, or apparent argument, which professes to be decisive of the matter at issue, while in reality it is not. A specious argument.

Examples :

"Saying that everyone loves chocolate, therefore we should only sell chocolate at the bake sale, is a clear example of a fallacy, as it assumes universal agreement that doesn't exist. "

Decir que a todos les encanta el chocolate, por lo tanto, solo deberíamos vender chocolate en la venta de pasteles, es un claro ejemplo de una falacia, ya que asume un acuerdo universal que no existe.

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