absolutely

[/ˈæbsəluːtli/]

adverb

absolutamente

1. in a way that is total and complete; utterly

That is absolutely delicious.

Isto é absolutamente delicioso.

2. used to emphasize the truth or certainty of something

You are absolutely right about this matter.

Você está absolutamente certo sobre este assunto.

3. used as a strong affirmative response; definitely yes

Will you help me? Absolutely!

Você vai me ajudar? Absolutamente!

NYC Slang

for sure, fo' sho', no doubt

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General Brazilian

absolutamente

standard usage throughout Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

absolutamente

common usage; sometimes informally shortened to 'abs'

São Paulo

absolutamente

standard formal usage

Portugal

absolutamente

standard usage; also uses 'completamente' as alternative

absolutely not

absolutely nothing

in no uncertain terms

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