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obviously

[/ˈɒbviəsli/]
adverb
obviamente
1. in a way that is easily perceived or understood; clearly
He was obviously tired after the long journey.
Ele estava obviamente cansado após a longa viagem.
2. used to indicate that something is apparent or self-evident
Obviously, we need to finish this project before the deadline.
Obviamente, precisamos terminar este projeto antes do prazo.
3. used as a discourse marker to acknowledge what is evident or assumed
Obviously, not everyone will agree with this decision.
Obviamente, nem todos concordarão com essa decisão.
NYC Slang
obvi
Synonyms
clearlyevidentlyplainlyapparentlyundoubtedly
Antonyms
obscurelyuncertainlyambiguously

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
obviamente
standard usage
Brazil
claramente
alternative, more neutral
Portugal
obviamente
standard usage, same as Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
evidentemente
formal alternative

Related Idioms & Phrases

state the obvious
it goes without saying
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