No. 2,411 in Portuguese
aliás
"Aliás" means "by the way," "actually," or "in other words."
In a sentence
Aliás, posso sugerir outra ideia para o projeto?
By the way, can I suggest another idea for the project?
The word 'aliás' is used as an interjection to introduce a related point or addition to the previous discussion.
Ele é muito habilidoso; aliás, já ganhou vários prêmios pela sua arte.
He is very skilled; in fact, he has already won several awards for his art.
Here, 'aliás' is used to emphasize or illustrate the previous statement.
O restaurante é excelente; aliás, é o meu preferido na cidade.
The restaurant is excellent; actually, it is my favorite in the city.
In this sentence, 'aliás' serves to reinforce the sentiment about the restaurant with an additional personal opinion.
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