whichever

[wɪtʃˈɛvər]

pronoun/determiner

qualquer um (que), seja qual for

1. Used to refer to any one or ones out of a group of alternatives; it does not matter which

You can choose whichever option you prefer.

Você pode escolher qualquer opção que preferir.

2. It matters not which; any one at all

Whichever way you go, you'll end up at the same place.

Seja qual for o caminho que você escolha, você chegará ao mesmo lugar.

3. The one or ones that; no matter which

Take whichever books interest you most.

Pegue os livros que mais lhe interessarem.

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General Brazilian

qualquer um que, seja qual for

Most common usage in contemporary Brazilian Portuguese

São Paulo

qualquer que, o que você quiser

Informal spoken Brazilian Portuguese

Portugal

qualquer que, o que quer que seja

European Portuguese tends toward more formal constructions

whichever way the wind blows

take your pick, whichever suits you

whichever comes first

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