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com efeito

[kõ e'fɛ.tu]
adverb/phrase
indeed, in fact, effectively
1. Used to affirm or confirm what has been said; to emphasize that something is true or will happen as stated
Indeed, the project was completed on time.
Com efeito, o projeto foi concluído no prazo.
2. Used to introduce a statement that supports or proves a previous assertion
He is a talented musician. In fact, he won three awards last year.
Ele é um músico talentoso. Com efeito, ele ganhou três prêmios no ano passado.
3. As a matter of fact; to state something as a reality
The results were, indeed, better than expected.
Os resultados foram, com efeito, melhores do que esperado.
NYC Slang
for real, for sure, facts
Synonyms
de fatorealmenteefetivamentena verdadede facto
Antonyms
aparentementesupostamente

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
com efeito
commonly used in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
com efeito
standard usage, preferred in formal writing
Portugal
com efeito
traditional and formal usage; de facto also common

Related Idioms & Phrases

de fato
na verdade
com toda a certeza
efetivamente falando
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