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in some cases

[ɪn səm ˈkeɪsɪz]
adverbial phrase
em alguns casos
1. used to indicate that something is true or happens in certain situations but not in all situations
In some cases, students are allowed to retake the exam.
Em alguns casos, os alunos podem refazer a prova.
2. sometimes; occasionally; under certain circumstances
In some cases, the medication may cause side effects.
Em alguns casos, o medicamento pode causar efeitos colaterais.
Synonyms
sometimesoccasionallyin certain casesin particular casesoccasionallyat times
Antonyms
alwaysneverin all casesin every case

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
em alguns casos
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
em alguns casos
standard usage
São Paulo
em alguns casos
standard usage
Portugal
em alguns casos
standard usage; sometimes 'em certos casos'

Related Idioms & Phrases

in some respects
in certain instances
from time to time
here and there
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