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barely in Portuguese

barely in Portuguese is apenas, mal — barely means only just; by the smallest possible margin.

barely in Portuguese

apenas
adv
mal
adv
(not comparable, degree) Almost not at all.

What does "barely" mean?

  1. adv Only just; by the smallest possible margin.
    "She barely passed the exam."
  2. adv Almost not at all.
    "He barely spoke a word all evening."
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barely in a sentence

  • She barely passed the exam.
  • We barely made it to the airport in time.
  • He barely spoke a word all evening.
  • I could barely hear the speaker from the back of the hall.

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What is "barely" in Portuguese?
"barely" in Portuguese is apenas, mal. barely means: Only just; by the smallest possible margin.
How do you use "barely" in a sentence?
Example: "She barely passed the exam." In Portuguese, "barely" is apenas, mal.
Are there other ways to say "barely" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "barely": apenas, mal.
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