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as in Portuguese

as in Portuguese is tão, enquanto, à medida que — as means used to compare two things that are equal, alike, or happening at the same time.

as in Portuguese

tão
adv
To such an extent or degree; to the same extent or degree.
enquanto
adv
To such an extent or degree; to the same extent or degree.
à medida que
adv
To such an extent or degree; to the same extent or degree.
quando
adv
To such an extent or degree; to the same extent or degree.
asse
adv
To such an extent or degree; to the same extent or degree.
assim que
adv
To such an extent or degree; to the same extent or degree.
como
adv
Considered to be, in relation to something else; in the relation (specified).
visto que
adv
Considered to be, in relation to something else; in the relation (specified).
à medida que
adv
Considered to be, in relation to something else; in the relation (specified).
porque
adv
Considered to be, in relation to something else; in the relation (specified).
já que
adv
Considered to be, in relation to something else; in the relation (specified).
asse
adv
Considered to be, in relation to something else; in the relation (specified).
asse
adv
(formal, somewhat, dated) For example; for instance. (Compare such as.)
quanto
adv
(formal, somewhat, dated) For example; for instance. (Compare such as.)
como
conj
In the (same) way or manner that; to the (same) degree that.
tão
conj
In the (same) way or manner that; to the (same) degree that.
quando
conj
In the (same) way or manner that; to the (same) degree that.
asse
conj
In the (same) way or manner that; to the (same) degree that.
assim que
conj
In the (same) way or manner that; to the (same) degree that.
tanto
conj
In the (same) way or manner that; to the (same) degree that.
enquanto
conj
At the same time that, during the same time when: while.
à medida que
conj
At the same time that, during the same time when: while.
quando
conj
At the same time that, during the same time when: while.
assim que
conj
At the same time that, during the same time when: while.
conforme
conj
At the same time that, during the same time when: while.
visto que
conj
Being that, considering that, because, since.
porque
conj
Being that, considering that, because, since.
já que
conj
Being that, considering that, because, since.
quanto
conj
(dated) Introducing a comparison with a hypothetical state (+ subjunctive, or with the verb elided): as though, as if. [to 19th century]
como
conj
(dated) Introducing a comparison with a hypothetical state (+ subjunctive, or with the verb elided): as though, as if. [to 19th century]
como
conj
(law) used before a preposition to clarify that the prepositional phrase restricts the meaning of the sentence; specifically.
enquanto
conj
(law) used before a preposition to clarify that the prepositional phrase restricts the meaning of the sentence; specifically.
visto que
noun
(unit of weight) A libra.
porque
noun
(unit of weight) A libra.
já que
noun
(unit of weight) A libra.
quanto
noun
(unit of weight) A libra.
como
noun
(numismatics, Ancient Rome) Any of several coins of Rome, coined in bronze or later copper; or the equivalent value.
visto que
noun
(numismatics, Ancient Rome) Any of several coins of Rome, coined in bronze or later copper; or the equivalent value.
tão
noun
(numismatics, Ancient Rome) Any of several coins of Rome, coined in bronze or later copper; or the equivalent value.
enquanto
noun
(numismatics, Ancient Rome) Any of several coins of Rome, coined in bronze or later copper; or the equivalent value.
à medida que
noun
(numismatics, Ancient Rome) Any of several coins of Rome, coined in bronze or later copper; or the equivalent value.
porque
noun
(numismatics, Ancient Rome) Any of several coins of Rome, coined in bronze or later copper; or the equivalent value.
visto que
prep
Introducing a basis of comparison, with an object in the objective case.
tão
prep
Introducing a basis of comparison, with an object in the objective case.
enquanto
prep
Introducing a basis of comparison, with an object in the objective case.
à medida que
prep
Introducing a basis of comparison, with an object in the objective case.
porque
prep
Introducing a basis of comparison, with an object in the objective case.
já que
prep
Introducing a basis of comparison, with an object in the objective case.
como
prep
enquanto
prep
à medida que
prep
quando
prep
asse
prep
assim que
prep

What does "as" mean?

  1. conj Used to compare two things that are equal, alike, or happening at the same time.
    "She sang as she worked."
  2. conj Because; since (giving a reason).
    "As it was raining, we stayed inside."
  3. prep In the role or function of.
    "He works as a teacher."
  4. adv Used before an adjective or adverb in comparisons of equal degree, typically paired with a second "as".
    "This bag is as heavy as that one."

as in a sentence

  • She sang as she worked.
  • Do it as I showed you.
  • As it was raining, we stayed inside.
  • He works as a teacher.

Similar words in Portuguese

Common Portuguese translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "as" in Portuguese?

"as" in Portuguese is tão, enquanto, à medida que. as means: Used to compare two things that are equal, alike, or happening at the same time.

How do you use "as" in a sentence?

Example: "She sang as she worked." In Portuguese, "as" is tão, enquanto, à medida que.

Are there other ways to say "as" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 13 translations listed for "as": tão, enquanto, à medida que, quando, asse, assim que.

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