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fine

adjectiveBrazil · informal

To indicate that a situation or request is acceptable.

fine
  • de boaBrazil · informal

    Portuguese pattern: De boa..

    “Can I arrive later?” “No problem.”

    — Posso chegar mais tarde? — De boa.

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fine

adjective

Well or in a satisfactory condition.

fine
  • bem

    Bem is natural in Estou bem. De boa is an informal alternative in some contexts.

    I'm fine, thank you.

    Estou bem, obrigado.

03

fine

noun

Money that must be paid as a penalty.

fine
  • multa

    This is a penalty, rather than the adjective meaning okay.

    I received a traffic fine.

    Recebi uma multa de trânsito.

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