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cêrca de
cêrca de
about; approximately
→ cerca
phrase
Uncommon
#13,449
about; approximately
The modern spelling is usually cerca de, without an accent. Cêrca de is an older or nonstandard spelling and is used before a number or amount to indicate approximation.
PO:
Há cêrca de vinte pessoas na sala.
EN:
There are about twenty people in the room.