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"More or less" is a phrase which is often translated as "más o menos", and "or so" is an adverb which is also often translated as "más o menos". Learn more about the difference between "more or less" and "or so" below.
more or less(
mor
or
lehs
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (roughly)
or so(
or
so
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
1. (general)
a. más o menos
How long have you been waiting in line? - An hour or so.¿Cuánto tiempo llevas esperando en la fila? - Una hora, más o menos.
b. aproximadamente
How many boys did you kiss before you met dad? - Oh, I don't know. 10 or so.¿A cuántos chicos besaste antes de conocer a papá? - Ay, no sé. Aproximadamente 10.
