mais ou menos — meaning in English
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English meaning
Senses
mais ou menos is used for these senses in English:
- about Nearly; approximately; with close correspondence in quality, manner, degree, quantity, or time; almost. [from before 1150]
- more or less Approximately.
- or so Roughly, approximately.
- so-so (informal) Neither good nor bad; tolerable, passable, indifferent.
- so-so (informal) Neither very well nor very poorly.
- some Of a measurement: approximately, roughly.
- sort of (informal) Sometimes expressing hesitation, reluctance, etc.: to some extent but not entirely; approximately, in a way, not quite, somewhat.
about — full definition
- prep Concerning a particular subject; on the topic of.
- prep Surrounding, or in various places within an area.
- adv Close to a number, amount, or time; approximately.
- adj On the point of doing something; on the verge of.
some — full definition
- determiner An unspecified but limited amount or number of something.
- determiner Used to mean "a considerable amount of", emphasising a notable quantity or degree.
- pronoun An unspecified part or number of a larger group.