sort of

• Expressão informal usada para indicar que algo é parcialmente verdadeiro, mais ou menos parecido com outra coisa ou não totalmente exato; suaviza uma afirmação ou expressa aproximação.

An informal phrase used to indicate that something is partially true, somewhat like something else, or not exactly; it softens a statement or expresses approximation.

1. To some extentA2informal

   Used to indicate that something is partially true or to a certain degree.

   De certa forma

   • I sort of understand what you mean.
   • The movie was sort of boring, but not terrible.
   • She sort of likes him, but she's not sure.

2. Approximately or roughlyA2informal

   Used to describe something that is similar to but not exactly the thing mentioned.

   Mais ou menos

   • It's a sort of blue-green color.
   • He's a sort of expert on the subject.
   • They served a sort of stew for dinner.