hmmm

Frequency: Very High

Translation

v. indicando pensamento, hesitação ou dúvida.

Real-world Examples

" Hmmm, " the Queen thinks, " Are you really" ?

“ Hmm, “ a rainha pensa, “ você está realmente?”

Source: BBC Reading Classics to Learn Vocabulary

Hmmm. That would be a nice feature.

Hmmm. Isso seria uma característica agradável.

Source: New Oriental Business English Speaking: Company

Hmmm ... how about the period of repayment?

Hmmm ... que tal o período de reembolso?

Source: Banking Situational Conversation

Hmmm, maybe my new shoes don't like the kitchen?

Hmmm, talvez meus novos sapatos não gostem da cozinha?

Source: Sarah and the little duckling

Hmmm, perhaps a little too bright for me!

Hmmm, talvez um pouco demais brilhante para mim!

Source: 6 Minute English

Hmmm, I guess the subtitling mistake involved Spiderman.

Hmmm, eu acho que o erro de legendas envolveu o Homem-Aranha.

Source: 6 Minute English

Hmmm, I wonder where he's off to.

Hmmm, eu me pergunto para onde ele está indo.

Source: Sarah and the little duckling

Hmmm… That all sounds a bit depressing really.

Hmmm… Isso tudo soa um pouco deprimente, realmente.

Source: World Holidays

Hmmm, I'm not keen on him.

Hmmm, eu não gosto dele.

Source: Past English CET-4 Listening Test Questions (with translations)

Hmmm… well… OK then. I'll start back tomorrow.

Hmmm… bem… OK então. Eu volto amanhã.

Source: BBC Animation Workplace

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