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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
simultaneouslyat onceconcurrentlynonethelesshoweveryet
Antonyms
separatelysequentiallyone 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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