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at any rate

[/ət ˈɛni reɪt/]
adverb/phrase
em qualquer caso
1. in any case; anyway; regardless of other circumstances
The weather might be bad, but at any rate, we should try to go.
O tempo pode estar ruim, mas em qualquer caso, devemos tentar ir.
2. used to introduce a statement that is true or relevant despite what was just said
I'm not sure if he's coming, but at any rate, we have plenty of food.
Não tenho certeza se ele vem, mas em qualquer caso, temos comida de sobra.
Synonyms
anywayin any caseanyhowat leastin any event

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
em qualquer caso
most common usage
General Brazilian
de qualquer forma
alternative, slightly more informal
Portugal
em todo o caso
preferred in European Portuguese
Portugal
de qualquer maneira
alternative usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

in any case
in any event
come what may
no matter what
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