roughly

[/ˈrʌfli/]

adverb

aproximadamente, grosseiramente

1. approximately; in a way that is not exact

There were roughly 200 people at the event.

Havia aproximadamente 200 pessoas no evento.

2. in a rough, coarse, or uncouth manner

He spoke roughly to the staff.

Ele falou grosseiramente com a equipe.

3. with violence or force; harshly

The police handled the suspect roughly.

A polícia tratou o suspeito com rudeza.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

aproximadamente, grosseiramente, rudemente

Most common usage for approximation and manner

Portugal

aproximadamente, grosseiramente, à força

Similar usage; 'à força' for the forceful sense

São Paulo

mais ou menos, grosseiramente

Colloquial 'mais ou menos' is common for approximation

roughly speaking

roughly put

treat someone roughly

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