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in some circumstances
[ɪn sʌm ˈsɜːrkəmstænsɪz]
adverbial phrase
em algumas circunstâncias
1.
under certain conditions or situations that may or may not occur
In some circumstances, it may be necessary to break the rules.
Em algumas circunstâncias, pode ser necessário quebrar as regras.
2.
occasionally; when specific conditions are met
In some circumstances, exceptions can be made to the policy.
Em algumas circunstâncias, exceções podem ser feitas à política.
Synonyms
under certain conditions
in certain cases
sometimes
occasionally
in some cases
when circumstances permit
Antonyms
always
never
in all circumstances
under no circumstances
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
em algumas circunstâncias
standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
em algumas circunstâncias
formal business context
Portugal
em algumas circunstâncias
standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
circumstances alter cases
under the circumstances
given the circumstances
in light of the circumstances
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