roughly open

[ˈrʌfli ˈoʊpən]
adjective/verb phrase
aberto aproximadamente; meio aberto; semiaberto
1. In an approximate or not precisely defined open state; partially or loosely opened
The door was roughly open, allowing some light to enter the room.
A porta estava meio aberta, permitindo que alguma luz entrasse no quarto.
2. Opened in a coarse or crude manner without precision
He roughly opened the package without using scissors.
Ele abriu o pacote de forma aproximada sem usar tesoura.
3. Not fully or completely open; ajar
The window was roughly open to allow ventilation.
A janela estava semiaberta para permitir ventilação.
This phrase is used in both American and Brazilian contexts to describe imprecise or approximate opening states. In casual speech, both 'roughly open' and 'meio aberto' convey a sense of carelessness or approximation rather than precision.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
ajarpartially openhalf-openslightly openloosely open
Antonyms / Antônimos
closedtightly closedsealedshut

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
meio aberto; aberto aproximadamente; semiaberto
Most common usage in everyday Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
meio aberto; ligeiramente aberto
Colloquial usage
São Paulo
aberto aproximadamente; semiaberto
More formal usage
Portugal
meio aberto; entreabert
European Portuguese may use 'entreaberto' more frequently

Related Words

ajaropenapertlycrudelyapproximatelyloosely

Related Idioms & Phrases

leave the door roughly open
roughly open to interpretation
roughly open for business
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