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de certa forma

[dɨ ˈsɛɾ.tɐ ˈfɔɾ.mɐ]
adverbial phrase
in a way; in a sense; somewhat; sort of
1. Used to indicate that something is true to some extent or in some respects, though not entirely or completely
He is, in a way, responsible for the situation.
Ele é, de certa forma, responsável pela situação.
2. Used to soften a statement or express hesitation about its accuracy
That's, sort of, what I meant to say.
Isso é, de certa forma, o que eu quis dizer.
3. Used to acknowledge that a statement is approximate or not entirely precise
The project was, in a sense, successful despite the challenges.
O projeto foi, de certa forma, bem-sucedido apesar dos desafios.
NYC Slang
kind of; sorta; in a way
Synonyms
de certo modoem certo sentidoaté certo pontode formade modo
Antonyms
definitivamenteclaramenteindubitavelmente

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
de certa forma
standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
de certa forma
standard usage in Portugal, equivalent to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

de certo modo
em certo sentido
numa certa medida
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