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broadly speaking

[ˈbrɔːdli ˈspiːkɪŋ]
adverbial phrase
de modo geral; em termos gerais; falando em linhas gerais
1. Used to indicate that a statement is true in a general sense, without considering specific details or exceptions
Broadly speaking, the project was a success despite some minor setbacks.
De modo geral, o projeto foi um sucesso apesar de alguns contratempos menores.
2. Approximately; in a general way without being precise
Broadly speaking, the two approaches are similar.
Falando em linhas gerais, as duas abordagens são semelhantes.
Synonyms
generally speakingin generalon the wholeby and largeoverall
Antonyms
specificallypreciselyin detailnarrowly speaking

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
de modo geral; em termos gerais; falando em linhas gerais
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
de modo geral; em linhas gerais
Commonly used in business and formal contexts
Portugal
de modo geral; numa perspectiva ampla; em termos gerais
Formal and standard usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

speaking broadly
to speak broadly
broadly stated
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