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always
[/ˈɔːlweɪz/]
adverb
sempre
1.
at all times; on every occasion
She always arrives on time.
Ela sempre chega na hora.
2.
continuously or repeatedly throughout time
He has always been kind to everyone.
Ele sempre foi gentil com todos.
3.
as a last resort or alternative
If you don't like it, you can always leave.
Se não gostar, você sempre pode ir embora.
Synonyms
constantly
perpetually
forever
ever
continuously
Antonyms
never
sometimes
occasionally
rarely
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
sempre
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
sempre
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
sempre
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
sempre
Identical to Brazilian usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
always on my mind
always a bridesmaid, never a bride
the customer is always right
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