How to Say ‘As close as possible’ in Portuguese
O mais perto possível
💬 Usage Tip: A useful phrase when specifying preferred drop-off points.
🇵🇹 In Portugal: Portuguese roads can be tricky. This phrase helps drivers find the closest legal spot.
Phrase Breakdown
O mais
Perto
Possível
Word-by-Word Breakdown
O
[o]
The
Definite article used to refer to a specific quantity.
O mais perto possível do destino.
As close as possible to the destination.
mais
[ma-is]
most
Used to form the superlative degree of many adjectives and adverbs.
Ele está o mais adiantado.
He is the most advanced.
perto
[per-to]
near
Close in space or time.
Ele mora perto da escola.
He lives near the school.
possível
[pos-sí-vel]
possible
Capable of being achieved or of occurring.
Faça isso o mais rápido possível.
Do this as fast as possible.
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