menos

[ˈmɛ.nɔs]

adverb/preposition/adjective

less

1. A smaller amount or quantity of something

I have less money than you

Tenho menos dinheiro que você

2. Subtraction; minus in mathematical operations

10 minus 5 equals 5

10 menos 5 é igual a 5

3. Lower in degree, intensity, or importance

This task is less difficult than the other one

Esta tarefa é menos difícil que a outra

4. Except; apart from (in the phrase 'a menos que')

I'll go unless it rains

Vou ir a menos que chova

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

menos

Standard usage across Brazil

Portugal

menos

Standard usage; identical to Brazilian Portuguese

a menos que (unless)

cada vez menos (less and less)

pelo menos (at least)

mais ou menos (more or less)

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