How is the word sem translated from Portuguese to English

English translation
without
preposition

Indica a falta ou a ausência de alguma coisa.

Indicates the lack or absence of something.

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Examples with “sem”

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  • Dou valor a amigos que sabem discordar sem serem malcriados. — I value friends who know how to disagree without being rude.

  • Bebo chá sem açúcar. — I drink tea without sugar.

  • Consegues fazer isto sem ajuda? — Can you do this without help?

  • Consegues ler isto sem os teus óculos? — Can you read this without your glasses?

  • Não saias sem o guarda-chuva. — Don't go out without the umbrella.

  • Ela voltou a sair de casa sem as chaves. — She left the house again without her keys.

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