What is the Portuguese word for "hardly"?

Learn how to say "hardly" in Portuguese with examples and practice

English

hardly

Portuguese

mal

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Examples of how to use "hardly" in Portuguese

English
I could hardly see him in the dark.
Portuguese
Mal conseguia vê-lo no escuro.
English
I can hardly hear you over the noise.
Portuguese
Mal consigo te ouvir por causa do barulho.
English
She hardly eats breakfast before leaving.
Portuguese
Ela mal toma café da manhã antes de sair.
English
They hardly slept during the long trip.
Portuguese
Eles mal dormiram durante a viagem longa.
English
He hardly knew anyone at the party.
Portuguese
Ele mal conhecia alguém na festa.
English
We hardly expected such good news today.
Portuguese
Mal esperávamos por notícias tão boas hoje.

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I could hardly see him in the dark.

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