bastante

[bɐʃˈtɐ̃tə (Portugal) / basˈtɐ̃tʃi (Brazil)]

adjective/adverb

enough, quite, rather, fairly

1. sufficient in quantity or degree; adequate

We have enough time to finish the project.

Temos bastante tempo para terminar o projeto.

2. to a considerable degree; quite; rather

The movie was quite good.

O filme foi bastante bom.

3. a considerable amount or number

A fair number of people attended the event.

Bastante gente compareceu ao evento.

NYC Slang

pretty / pretty much / solid amount

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

bastante

standard usage, very common in both formal and informal contexts

São Paulo

bastante

universal usage, no regional variation

Rio de Janeiro

bastante

universal usage, sometimes pronounced with more casual intonation

Portugal

bastante

standard usage, slightly more formal register than in Brazilian Portuguese

bastante bem

ter bastante paciência

ficar bastante claro

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