sorta
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sorta(
sor
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duh
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
1. (colloquial) (to some extent) (United States)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in the United States
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
I sorta hoped he'd do it without being asked.Pensé que tal vez lo haría sin que se le pidiera.
The color is sorta green with blue flecks in it.El color es como verde con motas de azul.
2. (colloquial) (rather) (United States)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in the United States
a. un poco
Noel lived with us so long he was sorta like one of the family.Noel vivió con nosotros durante tanto tiempo que era un poco como un miembro de la familia.
b. medio (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
Don't you think it's sorta strange she never called back?¿No te parece medio raro que no volvió a llamar?
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