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know slightly
[/noʊ ˈslaɪtli/]
verb phrase
conhecer ligeiramente
1.
to have a limited or superficial acquaintance with someone or something
I know him slightly from university, but we're not close friends.
Conheço-o ligeiramente da universidade, mas não somos amigos próximos.
2.
to be familiar with something to a small degree
She knows the subject slightly, enough to have a basic conversation.
Ela conhece o assunto ligeiramente, o suficiente para uma conversa básica.
Synonyms
know a little
have a passing acquaintance with
be slightly familiar with
know vaguely
Antonyms
know well
know intimately
be unfamiliar with
not know at all
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
conhecer ligeiramente
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
conhecer meio de leve
more casual, colloquial variant
São Paulo
conhecer um pouco
alternative phrasing meaning 'know a little'
Portugal
conhecer ligeiramente
standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
know someone in passing
have nodding acquaintance
know the basics
scratching the surface
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