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loudly

[/ˈlaʊdli/]
adverb
alto
1. with great volume or intensity of sound; noisily
She spoke loudly so everyone could hear her.
Ela falou alto para que todos pudessem ouvi-la.
2. in a manner that attracts attention; conspicuously
He dressed loudly in bright colors.
Ele se vestiu de forma chamativa com cores vibrantes.
3. emphatically or vociferously
The crowd complained loudly about the decision.
A multidão reclamou alto sobre a decisão.
Synonyms
noisilyaudiblyvocallyaloudstridently
Antonyms
quietlysoftlysilentlyinaudiblyfaintly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
alto
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
alto
standard usage, sometimes 'na lata' for emphatic meaning
São Paulo
alto
standard usage
Portugal
alto
standard usage, alternative 'ruidosamente' for noisily

Related Idioms & Phrases

loud and clear
speak loudly and carry a big stick
actions speak louder than words
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