absolutamente

[ab-so-lu-ta-MEN-te]

adverb

absolutely

1. In a complete or total manner; totally

The movie was absolutely terrible.

O filme foi absolutamente horrível.

2. Certainly; without doubt; definitely

Are you coming to the party? Absolutely!

Você está vindo à festa? Absolutamente!

3. In an unrestricted or unconditional way

He has absolute power over the kingdom.

Ele tem poder absolutamente sobre o reino.

NYC Slang

for sure, no doubt, def

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

absolutamente

Standard usage across all regions

Rio de Janeiro

absolutamente

Often emphasized with gestures or tone in casual speech

São Paulo

absolutamente

Formal and informal contexts equally

Portugal

absolutamente

Standard usage, sometimes replaced by 'completamente' in casual speech

absolutamente nada - absolutely nothing

absolutamente certo - absolutely certain

absolutamente proibido - absolutely forbidden

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