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English - Portuguese (Br)
Else
ɛls
Extremely common
400 - 500
400 - 500
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
autre, sinon, ailleurs, autre chose
Else meanings in Portuguese
autre
Example:
Do you have anything else?
Avez-vous autre chose ?
What else can we do?
Que pouvons-nous faire d'autre ?
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used to inquire about additional items or options.
Note: Commonly used in both spoken and written French.
sinon
Example:
We need to hurry, or else we will be late.
Nous devons nous dépêcher, sinon nous serons en retard.
You should study, or else you might fail.
Tu devrais étudier, sinon tu pourrais échouer.
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used to indicate an alternative or consequence.
Note: Often used in conditional sentences.
ailleurs
Example:
I would rather be somewhere else.
Je préférerais être ailleurs.
Is there someone else here?
Y a-t-il quelqu'un d'autre ici ?
Usage: formal/informalContext: Refers to a different place or location.
Note: Can also be used figuratively to refer to different contexts or situations.
autre chose
Example:
I don't want this; I want something else.
Je ne veux pas ça ; je veux autre chose.
Is there anything else you need?
Y a-t-il autre chose dont vous avez besoin ?
Usage: informalContext: Used to specify a different item or matter.
Note: Commonly used in everyday conversation.
Else's synonyms
otherwise
Otherwise is used to indicate what the result will be if something is not done.
Example: I need to finish this task; otherwise, I won't be able to relax.
Note: Otherwise implies a consequence or outcome if a certain action is not taken.
different
Different refers to something that is not the same as what has been mentioned or previously known.
Example: Do you have any other options? I want something different.
Note: Different focuses on the distinction or variation from the current situation.
alternatively
Alternatively suggests another possibility or choice that can be considered instead of the current one.
Example: You can take the bus, or alternatively, you can walk.
Note: Alternatively offers an alternative option or course of action.
moreover
Moreover is used to introduce additional information or to emphasize a point.
Example: I have to finish this report, and moreover, I need to prepare for the meeting.
Note: Moreover is used to add information or provide further details.
Else expressions, common phrases
something else
Used to emphasize that something is exceptional or extraordinary.
Example: That new restaurant is something else - the food was amazing!
Note: The phrase 'something else' is used to single out something as unique or outstanding, differentiating it from other things.
or else
Indicates a consequence or alternative that will happen if the initial condition is not met.
Example: You need to finish your homework now, or else you won't be allowed to go out.
Note: The phrase 'or else' presents a specific consequence or alternative, contrasting with the vagueness of 'else' alone.
what else
Asking about additional things apart from what has already been mentioned.
Example: What else do you need from the store? I can pick it up for you.
Note: The phrase 'what else' specifically inquires about additional items or information, distinct from just using 'else' in a general sense.
anywhere else
Refers to any other place besides the current one.
Example: I'd rather be anywhere else than stuck in traffic.
Note: The phrase 'anywhere else' specifies a different location from the current one, adding a sense of comparison or contrast.
someone else
Refers to another person instead of the speaker or the current person being discussed.
Example: I think someone else may have taken my umbrella by mistake.
Note: The phrase 'someone else' assigns the action or attribution to a different individual, highlighting a shift in responsibility or involvement.
nothing else
Indicates that there are no other options or alternatives.
Example: There's nothing else we can do now except wait.
Note: The phrase 'nothing else' explicitly states the absence of additional choices or possibilities, contrasting with the general notion of 'else'.
somewhere else
Refers to a different location or place other than the current one.
Example: Let's go somewhere else for dinner tonight, I'm tired of the same old place.
Note: The phrase 'somewhere else' specifies a different specific location, emphasizing a change in physical position or environment.
Else everyday (slang) expressions
elsewhere
Meaning in a different place or location.
Example: Let's go grab a coffee elsewhere.
Note: Different from 'else' which refers to other options or alternatives in general.
elsewise
Meaning in a different or alternative way.
Example: I think we should do it elsewise to avoid any issues.
Note: Unique slang term for different or alternative ways as opposed to just 'else' indicating other options.
elsehow
Indicating in what other manner or way.
Example: I'm not sure how elsehow we can resolve this matter.
Note: Specifically focuses on the manner or way of doing something differently compared to just 'else.'
elsewhen
Referring to a different time or moment.
Example: We need to figure out when elsewhen we can schedule this meeting.
Note: Specifically pertains to time or moments as opposed to 'else' which is more general.
unless
Except if (something specified) happens.
Example: You won't be able to join us unless you finish your work on time.
Note: Provides a condition or exception for a specific situation, unlike 'else' which is more open-ended.
Else - Examples
If it rains, we'll stay inside, else we'll go for a walk.
S'il pleut, nous resterons à l'intérieur, sinon nous irons nous promener.
I don't like coffee, but I'll have tea instead.
Je n'aime pas le café, mais je prendrai du thé à la place.
I need to finish this project by Friday, otherwise I'll be in trouble.
Je dois finir ce projet d'ici vendredi, sinon j'aurai des problèmes.
Else grammar
Else - Adverb (Adverb) / Adverb (Adverb)
Lemma: else
Conjugations
Adverb (Adverb): else
Syllables, Separation and Stress
else Contains 1 syllables: else
Phonetic transcription: ˈel(t)s
else , ˈel(t)s (The red syllable is stressed)
Else - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
else: 400 - 500 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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