scarcely

• Advérbio que significa 'dificilmente', 'quase não' ou 'apenas'. Indica que algo quase não é verdade ou quase não acontece, muitas vezes com sentido negativo; também pode ser usado para enfatizar uma negação, equivalendo a 'de jeito nenhum'.

An adverb meaning 'hardly' or 'barely.' It is used to indicate that something is almost not true or almost does not happen, often with a negative connotation. It can also imply 'certainly not' when used for emphasis.

1. Hardly or barelyB2formal

   Used to indicate that something is almost not true or almost does not happen.

   Dificilmente

   • I could scarcely believe my eyes when I saw the results.
   • She had scarcely finished her meal when the phone rang.
   • There is scarcely any difference between the two options.

   Sinônimosbarelyhardlyjust

   Antônimosamplyeasilyfullyreadily

2. Certainly notB2formal

   Used to emphasize that something is not the case or is unlikely.

   Dificilmente

   • He would scarcely have agreed to such a risky plan.
   • This is scarcely the time to discuss trivial matters.
   • You can scarcely expect him to apologize after what happened.

   Sinônimosby no meanshardly

   Antônimoscertainlydefinitelysurely