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lest in Portuguese

lest in Portuguese is a fim de que ... não, para que — lest means used to introduce something that must be avoided or guarded against; so that not; in case.

lest in Portuguese

a fim de que ... não
conj
For fear that; that not; in order to prevent something from happening; in case.
para que
conj
For fear that; that not; in order to prevent something from happening; in case.

What does "lest" mean?

  1. conj Used to introduce something that must be avoided or guarded against; so that not; in case.
    "She kept quiet lest she reveal the surprise."
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lest in a sentence

  • She kept quiet lest she reveal the surprise.
  • Take an umbrella, lest it rain later.

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What is "lest" in Portuguese?

"lest" in Portuguese is a fim de que ... não, para que. lest means: Used to introduce something that must be avoided or guarded against; so that not; in case.

How do you use "lest" in a sentence?

Example: "She kept quiet lest she reveal the surprise." In Portuguese, "lest" is a fim de que ... não, para que.

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

Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "lest": a fim de que ... não, para que.

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