How to Say ‘As close as possible.’ in Portuguese
O mais perto possível.
oo mysh PAIR-too poh-SEE-vell
[oo mysh PAIR-too poh-SEE-vell]
💬 Usage Tip: [O mais ... possível] is a very common pattern for "as ... as possible." You can swap in other words: [o mais cedo possível] = "as early as possible."
Phrase Breakdown
O mais perto
oo mysh PAIR-too
As close as possible / the closest
A superlative-like expression meaning the nearest possible point or place.
Quero ficar o mais perto possível.
I want to stay as close as possible.
Words in this phrase
O
[oo]
the
Part of the expression 'o mais... possível' meaning 'as ... as possible.'
O mais perto possível da porta, por favor.
As close as possible to the door, please.
mais
[mysh]
more, most
Used here in a structure that means 'as close as possible.'
Tente parar o mais perto possível do hotel.
Try to stop as close as possible to the hotel.
perto
[PAIR-too]
close, near
Refers to physical distance.
Quero ficar perto da entrada porque tenho malas.
I want to be near the entrance because I have bags.
possível
[poh-SEE-vell]
possible
Completes the phrase 'o mais perto possível' = 'as close as possible.'
O mais perto possível, porque está a chover.
As close as possible, because it's raining.
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