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at first glance
[/æt fɜːrst ɡlɑːns/]
adverbial phrase
à primeira vista
1.
upon initial observation or impression; when first looked at or considered
At first glance, the problem seemed simple, but it was quite complex.
À primeira vista, o problema parecia simples, mas era bastante complexo.
2.
based on superficial examination without deeper analysis
At first glance, she appeared confident, but I could sense her nervousness.
À primeira vista, ela parecia confiante, mas eu podia sentir seu nervosismo.
Synonyms
at first sight
on the surface
apparently
seemingly
initially
Antonyms
upon closer inspection
on second thought
after careful consideration
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
à primeira vista
most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
à primeira vista
standard usage
Portugal
à primeira vista
standard usage in European Portuguese
Portugal
à primeira olhadela
informal alternative in Portugal
Related Idioms & Phrases
at first sight
on the face of it
prima facie
by all appearances
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