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not that
[nɑt ðæt]
phrase/adverb
não que
1.
Used to introduce a contrasting or clarifying statement; to deny or negate a previous suggestion
Not that I don't trust you, but I'd like to verify this information.
Não que eu não confie em você, mas gostaria de verificar essa informação.
2.
Used to express that something is not the case or should not be assumed
She's very intelligent, not that intelligence is everything.
Ela é muito inteligente, não que inteligência seja tudo.
3.
Used to soften a disagreement or negative statement
Not that your idea is bad, but we should consider other options.
Não que sua ideia seja ruim, mas devemos considerar outras opções.
Synonyms
it's not that
not that I
mind you
that said
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
não que
Standard usage in Portuguese Brazil
Portugal
não que
Standard usage in European Portuguese
General Brazilian
não é que
Alternative form, slightly more emphatic
Related Idioms & Phrases
not that there's anything wrong with that
not that it matters
not that I care
not that I'm complaining
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