Quase
Example: Eu quase terminei a lição de casa hoje.
Definition
"Quase" is an adverb in Portuguese used to indicate that something is very close to happening or being completed but does not fully occur. For example, in the phrase "Eu quase terminei a lição de casa hoje," it means 'I almost finished my homework today.'
Etymology
The word "quase" comes from the Latin word 'quasi,' which means 'as if' or 'almost.' It has been adopted into Portuguese with a similar meaning, reflecting a state that is nearly achieved but not quite.
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