Usages of por volta de
Encontramo-nos na avenida principal por volta das oito.
Let’s meet on the main avenue around eight.
O autocarro adiantou‑se cinco minutos, por volta das oito.
The bus was five minutes early, around eight.
Se o aluguer terminar por volta de sexta‑feira, definimos outra data.
If the rental ends around Friday, we’ll set another date.
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