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otherwise in Portuguese

otherwise in Portuguese is contrário, em contrário, diferente — otherwise means in a different way; differently.

otherwise in Portuguese

contrário
adj
Other than supposed; different.
em contrário
adj
Other than supposed; different.
diferente
adv
(manner) Differently, in another way.
de outra forma/maneira
adv
(manner) Differently, in another way.
de outro jeito/modo
adv
(manner) Differently, in another way.
diferentemente
adv
(manner) Differently, in another way.
senão
adv
(conjunctive) In different circumstances; or else.
fora isso
adv
(conjunctive) In all other respects.
no mais
adv
(conjunctive) In all other respects.

What does "otherwise" mean?

  1. adv In a different way; differently.
    "I wanted to stay, but circumstances forced me to decide otherwise."
  2. adv Under different circumstances; or else.
    "Lock the gate, otherwise the dog will wander into the road."
  3. adv In every other respect; apart from what has just been mentioned.
    "The film was a little long, but otherwise I enjoyed it."
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otherwise in a sentence

  • I wanted to stay, but circumstances forced me to decide otherwise.
  • Unless told otherwise, you should assume the meeting starts at noon.
  • Lock the gate, otherwise the dog will wander into the road.
  • Wear a coat, otherwise you'll freeze out there.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "otherwise" in Portuguese?
"otherwise" in Portuguese is contrário, em contrário, diferente. otherwise means: In a different way; differently.
How do you use "otherwise" in a sentence?
Example: "I wanted to stay, but circumstances forced me to decide otherwise." In Portuguese, "otherwise" is contrário, em contrário, diferente.
Are there other ways to say "otherwise" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 9 translations listed for "otherwise": contrário, em contrário, diferente, de outra forma/maneira, de outro jeito/modo, diferentemente.
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