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aos montes

[aʊ̃ʃ ˈmõtɨʃ]
adverbial phrase
in great quantities; heaps; loads; by the ton
1. In large amounts or quantities; abundantly
The gifts arrived by the truckload.
Os presentes chegaram aos montes.
2. In profusion; in great numbers
Complaints came in by the dozens.
As reclamações chegavam aos montes.
NYC Slang
by the ton; gobs of; loads
Synonyms
aos magotesà granelem quantidadeabundantementecopiosamenteem profusão
Antonyms
raramenteescassamentepoucoem pequenas quantidades

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aos montes
Commonly used in spoken and written Portuguese
Portugal
aos montes
Commonly used in spoken and written Portuguese
São Paulo
aos montes / aos magotes
Both expressions are used interchangeably

Related Idioms & Phrases

aos magotes (similar expression)
à granel (by bulk)
em quantidade (in quantity)
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