every (in certain contexts)

[/ˈɛvri/]

determiner/adjective

cada, todo

1. Used to refer to all members of a group without exception, emphasizing frequency or regularity

Every student must submit their assignment.

Cada estudante deve entregar seu trabalho.

2. Used to indicate something happens at regular intervals

I go to the gym every Monday.

Vou à academia toda segunda-feira.

3. Used to emphasize the totality or completeness of something

Every detail matters in this project.

Todo detalhe importa neste projeto.

4. Used in expressions indicating frequency or distribution

Every other day means alternate days.

Cada outro dia significa dias alternados.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

cada / todo

Both 'cada' and 'todo' are commonly used; 'cada' emphasizes individual items, 'todo' emphasizes totality

Rio de Janeiro

cada / todo

Standard usage consistent with general Brazilian Portuguese

São Paulo

cada / todo

Standard usage with slight preference for 'cada' in formal contexts

Portugal

cada / todo

Both terms used; 'cada' is slightly more formal and precise

every now and then - de vez em quando

every single one - cada um

every bit - completamente

every other - alternado/a cada dois

every time - toda vez

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