sempre que, quando quer que, toda vez que
1. at any time that; every time that
You can call me whenever you need help.
Você pode me ligar sempre que precisar de ajuda.
2. at whatever time; no matter when
Whenever you arrive, we'll be ready.
Quando quer que você chegue, estaremos prontos.
3. used to express indifference about timing
We can meet whenever works best for you.
Podemos nos encontrar quando melhor convir a você.
4. used to express surprise or emphasis about timing
Whenever did you manage to finish that project?
Como você conseguiu terminar esse projeto?
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'sempre que' is the most frequently used equivalent in everyday speech. In American English, 'whenever' is commonly used in casual conversation to indicate flexibility about timing, reflecting a more relaxed approach to scheduling. In Portugal, constructions with 'seja quando for' are more frequently used for emphasis.
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