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both

[/boʊθ/]
determiner/pronoun
ambos, ambas, os dois, as duas
1. referring to two people or things together, not separately
Both children are talented musicians.
Ambas as crianças são músicos talentosos.
2. used to emphasize that two things are equally true
She is both intelligent and creative.
Ela é tanto inteligente quanto criativa.
3. two people or things considered together
I like both of them.
Gosto dos dois.
Synonyms
the twoeach of twoone as well as the other
Antonyms
neitherone

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ambos, os dois
most common usage
Portugal
ambos, os dois
standard usage, 'ambos' more formal
General
tanto...quanto
used in comparative structures

Related Idioms & Phrases

both sides of the coin
have it both ways
best of both worlds
both feet on the ground
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