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sometimes
[/ˈsʌmtaɪmz/]
adverb
às vezes
1.
At an unspecified or indefinite time; occasionally
Sometimes I go to the gym after work.
Às vezes vou à academia depois do trabalho.
2.
Now and then; from time to time
He sometimes forgets his keys.
Ele às vezes esquece suas chaves.
3.
At certain times but not always
Sometimes the weather is nice, sometimes it rains.
Às vezes o clima é agradável, às vezes chove.
Synonyms
occasionally
now and then
at times
once in a while
sporadically
Antonyms
always
never
constantly
permanently
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
às vezes
Most common usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
às vezes
Standard usage, no regional variation
Rio de Janeiro
às vezes
Standard usage, no regional variation
Portugal
por vezes / às vezes
'Por vezes' is more commonly used in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
every once in a while
once in a blue moon
de vez em quando (Portuguese equivalent)
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