ao mesmo tempo

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at the same time, simultaneously
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/aw ˈmez.mu ˈtẽ.pu/
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At the same time; simultaneously.

Examples

  • Ela trabalha e estuda ao mesmo tempo.
    She works and studies at the same time.
  • Não consigo ouvir e escrever ao mesmo tempo.
    I cannot listen and write at the same time.
  • As aulas começam ao mesmo tempo.
    The classes start at the same time.
  • Falamos ao mesmo tempo e ninguém entendeu.
    We spoke at the same time and nobody understood.
  • Os dois chegaram ao mesmo tempo.
    The two arrived at the same time.

Similar words

simultaneamente

Meanings

Coinciding actions

time
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Says that two actions or events happen during the same time period.

Examples

  • Os dois chegaram ao mesmo tempo.
    The two arrived at the same time.
  • Não consigo ouvir e escrever ao mesmo tempo.
    I cannot listen and write at the same time.
  • As aulas começam ao mesmo tempo.
    The classes start at the same time.
  • Ela trabalha e estuda ao mesmo tempo.
    She works and studies at the same time.
  • Falamos ao mesmo tempo e ninguém entendeu.
    We spoke at the same time and nobody understood.

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Etymology

Literally ao “at the”, mesmo “same”, tempo “time”.

FAQ

What does ao mesmo tempo mean?

At the same time; simultaneously.

Does it require two things?

It compares at least two actions or events.

Can activities overlap for a while?

Yes, as in working and studying.

Is the phrase fixed?

Yes, keep ao mesmo tempo together.

How is ao mesmo tempo pronounced?

The reference pronunciation is /aw ˈmez.mu ˈtẽ.pu/.

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