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possibility

[/ˌpɒsəˈbɪləti/]
nounfemininepl: possibilities / possibilidades
possibilidade
1. The state or fact of being possible; the capability of happening or existing
There is a possibility that it may rain tomorrow.
Existe uma possibilidade de que possa chover amanhã.
2. A thing that may be chosen or that may happen; a potential option or outcome
We should consider all possibilities before making a decision.
Devemos considerar todas as possibilidades antes de tomar uma decisão.
3. The quality of being capable or able to do something
The possibility of success depends on hard work.
A possibilidade de sucesso depende do trabalho árduo.
Synonyms
chancelikelihoodpotentialprospectoptionalternative
Antonyms
impossibilityimprobabilitycertainty

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
possibilidade
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
possibilidade
No significant regional variation
São Paulo
possibilidade
No significant regional variation
Portugal
possibilidade
Identical to Brazilian Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

within the realm of possibility
beyond the realm of possibility
a world of possibilities
explore all possibilities
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