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at the same time
[æt ðə seɪm taɪm]
adverbial phrase
ao mesmo tempo
1.
Occurring or existing simultaneously; in a concurrent manner
She was laughing and crying at the same time.
Ela estava rindo e chorando ao mesmo tempo.
2.
However; nevertheless; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement
I understand your concern, but at the same time, we must move forward.
Entendo sua preocupação, mas ao mesmo tempo, devemos seguir em frente.
3.
In addition; moreover; used to add information while acknowledging a contrast
He is talented and, at the same time, very hardworking.
Ele é talentoso e, ao mesmo tempo, muito trabalhador.
Synonyms
simultaneously
at once
concurrently
nonetheless
however
yet
Antonyms
separately
sequentially
one after another
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
ao mesmo tempo
Most common usage across all Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
ao mesmo tempo
Standard usage, sometimes informal: 'na mesma hora'
São Paulo
ao mesmo tempo
Standard formal usage
Portugal
ao mesmo tempo
Standard usage; may also use 'simultaneamente' in formal contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
at one and the same time
in the same breath
all at once
in the twinkling of an eye
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