até certo ponto

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up to a point, to some extent
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/aˈtɛ ˈsɛʁtu ˈpõtu/
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Only to a limited extent.

Examples

  • O método funciona, mas só até certo ponto.
    The method works, but only up to a point.
  • A crítica é justa até certo ponto.
    The criticism is fair to some extent.
  • A preocupação dela é compreensível até certo ponto.
    Her concern is understandable to a degree.
  • Até certo ponto, a mudança foi positiva.
    To some extent, the change was positive.
  • Concordo com você até certo ponto.
    I agree with you up to a point.

Similar words

em parte
dentro de certos limites

Meanings

A qualified agreement

opinion
neutral
Limits how fully a statement, judgment or agreement is true.

Examples

  • Concordo com você até certo ponto.
    I agree with you up to a point.
  • A crítica é justa até certo ponto.
    The criticism is fair to some extent.
  • Até certo ponto, a mudança foi positiva.
    To some extent, the change was positive.
  • O método funciona, mas só até certo ponto.
    The method works, but only up to a point.
  • A preocupação dela é compreensível até certo ponto.
    Her concern is understandable to a degree.

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Etymology

Literally “up to a certain point”, with ponto marking a limit.

FAQ

What does até certo ponto mean?

Only to a limited extent.

Does até certo ponto express full agreement?

No. It accepts a claim only within limits.

Can it come at the start of a sentence?

Yes. It can frame the whole statement.

What follows it in a discussion?

Often an explanation of the limit or an opposing consideration.

How is até certo ponto pronounced?

The reference pronunciation is /aˈtɛ ˈsɛʁtu ˈpõtu/.

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