No. 3,885 in Portuguese
efetivamente
Effectively; indeed; actually.
In a sentence
Ele efetivamente cumpriu sua promessa de chegar cedo.
He effectively fulfilled his promise to arrive early.
Here, 'efetivamente' is used to mean 'effectively', emphasizing that the action was carried out successfully and as intended.
Efetivamente, não há alternativas viáveis para resolver o problema.
Effectively, there are no viable alternatives to solve the problem.
In this context, 'efetivamente' introduces a conclusion, indicating an ultimate truth or realization.
Ela efetivamente é a melhor opção para o cargo, considerando sua experiência.
She is effectively the best option for the position, considering her experience.
Here, 'efetivamente' is used to affirm the statement strongly, stressing the validity of the opinion based on reasoning.
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