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aparentemente

[ə.pə.ˈrẽ.tə.mẽ.tə]
adverb
apparently
1. In a way that seems to be true or to exist, based on what one observes or what is claimed, though not necessarily proven
She is apparently the best student in her class.
Ela é aparentemente a melhor aluna da sua classe.
2. According to what is seen, heard, or claimed; seemingly
The situation appears to be stable, apparently.
A situação parece estar estável, aparentemente.
3. Used to express uncertainty or to indicate that something is not necessarily true despite appearances
He apologized, apparently out of guilt.
Ele se desculpou, aparentemente por culpa.
NYC Slang
seemingly, looks like
Synonyms
supostamenteao que pareceprovavelmentepresumivelmente
Antonyms
realmenteefetivamentecertamenteindiscutivelmente

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aparentemente
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
aparentemente
Standard usage in Portugal with identical meaning and frequency

Related Idioms & Phrases

ao que tudo indica
tudo leva a crer que
por tudo quanto se vê
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