back-of-the-envelope in Portuguese
back-of-the-envelope in Portuguese is em cima do joelho, à pressa.
back-of-the-envelope in Portuguese
em cima do joelho
(idiomatic, informal) Especially of a calculation, estimation, or other reasoning, or an idea: approximate, rough, simplified. [from 20th c.]
à pressa
(idiomatic, informal) Especially of a calculation, estimation, or other reasoning, or an idea: approximate, rough, simplified. [from 20th c.]
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What is "back-of-the-envelope" in Portuguese?
"back-of-the-envelope" in Portuguese is em cima do joelho, à pressa.
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Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "back-of-the-envelope": em cima do joelho, à pressa.
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