roughly close
[ˈrʌfli kloʊs]
adjective/adverb phrase
aproximadamente perto; mais ou menos próximo
1. at a distance that is not precisely measured but considered near or adjacent; approximately close in proximity
The store is roughly close to my house, maybe a 10-minute walk.
A loja fica aproximadamente perto de casa, talvez uma caminhada de 10 minutos.
2. having a similar or comparable distance without exact precision; somewhat near
The two cities are roughly close in terms of distance from the capital.
As duas cidades ficam mais ou menos próximas em termos de distância da capital.
3. near in outcome or result; approximately similar
The scores were roughly close, with only a few points difference.
Os placares foram aproximadamente parecidos, com apenas alguns pontos de diferença.
This phrase is used informally in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese to describe approximate proximity without requiring precise measurement. In Brazil, it's common in casual conversation when giving directions or describing locations. Americans often use this when being vague about distances, particularly in urban settings where exact measurements are less important than relative proximity.
NYC Slang
kinda close; pretty much nearby
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