de modo algum

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in no way, by no means
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/dʒi ˈmɔdu awˈgũ/
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Not in any way or under any circumstances.

Examples

  • De modo algum aceito essa proposta.
    I will under no circumstances accept that proposal.
  • O atraso de modo algum foi culpa dele.
    The delay was in no way his fault.
  • Ela de modo algum queria ofender alguém.
    She by no means wanted to offend anyone.
  • De modo algum devemos ignorar o risco.
    We must under no circumstances ignore the risk.
  • Isso de modo algum resolve o problema.
    That in no way solves the problem.

Similar words

de forma alguma
de maneira nenhuma

Meanings

An emphatic denial

emphasis
neutral
Strengthens a refusal or negative statement so that no exception is intended.

Examples

  • De modo algum aceito essa proposta.
    I will under no circumstances accept that proposal.
  • Isso de modo algum resolve o problema.
    That in no way solves the problem.
  • Ela de modo algum queria ofender alguém.
    She by no means wanted to offend anyone.
  • De modo algum devemos ignorar o risco.
    We must under no circumstances ignore the risk.
  • O atraso de modo algum foi culpa dele.
    The delay was in no way his fault.

Similar words

Etymology

Literally “in no manner”, with modo meaning way and algum denying any one.

FAQ

What does de modo algum mean?

Not in any way or under any circumstances.

Is de modo algum a mild doubt?

No. It expresses a strong, complete denial.

Can it start a sentence?

Yes. It can come before the statement it negates.

Can it appear in the middle?

Yes. It can follow the subject for emphasis.

How is de modo algum pronounced?

The reference pronunciation is /dʒi ˈmɔdu awˈgũ/.

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