pelo menos
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/ˈpe.lu ˈme.nus/
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At least: no less than a minimum, or one positive point despite a drawback.
Examples
O ônibus atrasou, mas pelo menos chegamos.
The bus was late, but at least we arrived.
Pelo menos dez pessoas vieram.
At least ten people came.
Leve pelo menos um casaco.
Take at least one coat.
Preciso de pelo menos duas horas.
I need at least two hours.
Não ganhei, mas pelo menos terminei a prova.
I did not win, but at least I finished the race.
Meanings
Examples
Preciso de pelo menos duas horas.
I need at least two hours.
Pelo menos dez pessoas vieram.
At least ten people came.
Leve pelo menos um casaco.
Take at least one coat.
O ônibus atrasou, mas pelo menos chegamos.
The bus was late, but at least we arrived.
Não ganhei, mas pelo menos terminei a prova.
I did not win, but at least I finished the race.
Etymology
Pelo contracts por with o; menos means less.
FAQ
What does pelo menos mean?
At least: no less than a minimum, or one positive point despite a drawback.
Can it offer consolation?
Yes: pelo menos chegamos notes a positive outcome.
Yes: pelo menos dez pessoas.
How is pelo menos pronounced?
The reference pronunciation is /ˈpe.lu ˈme.nus/.
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