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de propósito

[duh pro-POH-zi-tu]
adverb
on purpose, intentionally, deliberately
1. done with intention or deliberate planning; not by accident
He broke the vase on purpose.
Ele quebrou o vaso de propósito.
2. in a way that shows clear intent or determination
She spoke loudly on purpose to get everyone's attention.
Ela falou alto de propósito para chamar atenção de todos.
NYC Slang
on purpose
Synonyms
intencionalmentedeliberadamentepropositalmentede caso pensadode intento
Antonyms
acidentalmentepor acasoinvoluntariamentesem querer

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
de propósito
most common usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
de propósito
standard usage
São Paulo
de propósito
standard usage
Portugal
de propósito
standard usage, also 'de caso pensado' is common

Related Idioms & Phrases

de caso pensado
com intenção
não foi por acaso
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