Dicionário
Inglês - Japonês
Sometimes
ˈsəmˌtaɪmz
Extremamente Comum
500 - 600
500 - 600
O índice de frequência e importância das palavras indica com que frequência uma palavra aparece em um determinado idioma. Quanto menor o número, mais frequentemente a palavra é usada. As palavras mais frequentemente usadas variam normalmente de 1 a 4000. Este índice de importância ajuda você a se concentrar nas palavras mais úteis durante o seu processo de aprendizagem de idiomas.
O índice de frequência e importância das palavras indica com que frequência uma palavra aparece em um determinado idioma. Quanto menor o número, mais frequentemente a palavra é usada. As palavras mais frequentemente usadas variam normalmente de 1 a 4000. Este índice de importância ajuda você a se concentrar nas palavras mais úteis durante o seu processo de aprendizagem de idiomas.
時々 (tokidoki), たまに (tamani), 時折 (ときおり, tokiori), 時々ある (ときどきある, tokidoki aru)
Significados de Sometimes em japonês
時々 (tokidoki)
Exemplo:
Sometimes I go for a walk in the park.
時々、公園を散歩します。
I sometimes forget my keys.
時々、鍵を忘れます。
Uso: InformalContexto: Used in everyday conversation to express frequency.
Observação: This is the most common translation for 'sometimes' and is widely used in both written and spoken Japanese.
たまに (tamani)
Exemplo:
I go to the cinema sometimes.
たまに映画館に行きます。
She sometimes calls me on weekends.
彼女はたまに週末に電話をくれます。
Uso: InformalContexto: Used to indicate less frequent occurrences than '時々'.
Observação: 'たまに' implies a lower frequency compared to '時々' and is often used in casual conversations.
時折 (ときおり, tokiori)
Exemplo:
Sometimes, I like to read a book by the fireplace.
時折、暖炉のそばで本を読むのが好きです。
He sometimes brings flowers to the office.
彼は時折、オフィスに花を持ってきます。
Uso: FormalContexto: Used in literature, formal writing, and speeches.
Observação: This term is more formal and less common in everyday conversation, often found in written contexts.
時々ある (ときどきある, tokidoki aru)
Exemplo:
Sometimes there are unexpected events.
時々ある予期しない出来事があります。
Sometimes there are delays in the train schedule.
時々ある電車のダイヤの遅延があります。
Uso: Formal/InformalContexto: Used to emphasize occurrences that are not frequent but do happen occasionally.
Observação: This phrase emphasizes that something happens occasionally but is not the norm.
Sinônimos de Sometimes
Occasionally
Occasionally means happening from time to time, not regularly or frequently. It implies less frequency than sometimes.
Exemplo: I occasionally go for a run in the morning.
Observação: Occasionally implies a slightly lower frequency than sometimes.
Expressões e frases comuns de Sometimes
Every now and then
This phrase means occasionally or sometimes, but not regularly.
Exemplo: Every now and then, I like to treat myself to a nice dinner.
Observação: Similar to 'sometimes,' but with a slightly more specific frequency.
On occasion
This phrase means at times or sometimes, without a fixed pattern.
Exemplo: On occasion, I enjoy going for a hike in the mountains.
Observação: Suggests a less frequent occurrence compared to 'sometimes.'
From time to time
This phrase means occasionally or periodically.
Exemplo: From time to time, I like to try new hobbies.
Observação: Similar to 'sometimes,' but with a hint of regularity.
Now and again
This phrase means occasionally or every so often.
Exemplo: Now and again, I treat myself to a shopping spree.
Observação: Similar to 'sometimes,' but with a sense of infrequency.
At times
This phrase means occasionally or sometimes.
Exemplo: At times, I find it hard to focus on my work.
Observação: Essentially synonymous with 'sometimes.'
Once in a while
This phrase means occasionally or infrequently.
Exemplo: I like to go camping in the mountains once in a while.
Observação: Implies a less frequent occurrence compared to 'sometimes.'
Off and on
This phrase means intermittently or occasionally.
Exemplo: I've been working on my novel off and on for the past year.
Observação: Suggests a sporadic pattern of occurrence, similar to 'sometimes.'
At intervals
This phrase means occasionally or periodically.
Exemplo: They meet at intervals to discuss their progress.
Observação: Similar to 'sometimes,' but with a more structured sense of timing.
Intermittently
This phrase means at irregular intervals or occasionally.
Exemplo: The rain fell intermittently throughout the day.
Observação: Conveys a sense of irregularity similar to 'sometimes.'
Expressões cotidianas (gíria) de Sometimes
On and off
This term suggests alternating between periods of activity and inactivity.
Exemplo: I check my email on and off throughout the day.
Observação: It implies a less consistent pattern compared to 'sometimes'.
Hit or miss
Refers to something being unpredictable or unreliable.
Exemplo: The bus schedule is hit or miss, so I never know when it'll arrive.
Observação: It conveys a sense of uncertainty unlike the occasional nature of 'sometimes'.
Spotty
Indicates something inconsistent or unreliable in quality or frequency.
Exemplo: The Wi-Fi signal in this room is spotty, so my internet connection is unreliable.
Observação: It emphasizes the irregular and unreliable nature more than the sporadic occurrence of 'sometimes'.
In fits and starts
Describes irregular bursts of activity followed by periods of inactivity.
Exemplo: His work progresses in fits and starts, making it difficult to predict when he'll finish.
Observação: It highlights the sporadic and unsteady nature of activity compared to 'sometimes'.
Now and then
Despite being slightly similar, this phrase is more formal than 'sometimes'.
Exemplo: Now and then, I treat myself to a fancy dinner at a nice restaurant.
Observação: It is a more refined or traditional expression compared to the casual nature of 'sometimes'.
Spur-of-the-moment
Refers to doing something suddenly or without much planning.
Exemplo: We decided to go on a spur-of-the-moment road trip.
Observação: It implies a sudden, unplanned action rather than the occasional nature of 'sometimes'.
In a blue moon
Means something happens very rarely or infrequently.
Exemplo: I see that friend of mine in a blue moon, as she lives far away.
Observação: It emphasizes the rarity of an event more than the irregular occurrence of 'sometimes'.
Sometimes - Exemplos
Sometimes I like to go for a walk in the park.
I sometimes forget my keys at home.
He only visits us sometimes.
Gramática de Sometimes
Sometimes - Advérbio (Adverb) / Advérbio (Adverb)
Lema: sometimes
Conjugações
Advérbio (Adverb): sometimes
Sílabas, Separação e Ênfase
Sometimes contém 2 sílabas: some • times
Transcrição fonética: ˈsəm-ˌtīmz
some times , ˈsəm ˌtīmz (A sílaba vermelha é tônica)
Sometimes - Importância e frequência de uso
O índice de frequência e importância das palavras indica com que frequência uma palavra aparece em um determinado idioma. Quanto menor o número, mais frequentemente a palavra é usada. As palavras mais frequentemente usadas variam normalmente de 1 a 4000.
Sometimes: 500 - 600 (Extremamente Comum).
Este índice de importância ajuda você a se concentrar nas palavras mais úteis durante o seu processo de aprendizagem de idiomas.
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