apropriadamente

[a-pro-pri-a-da-MEN-te]

adverb

appropriately

1. in a manner suitable or proper for a particular purpose or circumstance

He dressed appropriately for the formal event.

Ele se vestiu apropriadamente para o evento formal.

2. in a way that is fitting or correct according to social conventions or standards

She responded appropriately to the criticism.

Ela respondeu apropriadamente à crítica.

3. in a timely and relevant manner

The resources were allocated appropriately.

Os recursos foram alocados apropriadamente.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

apropriadamente

standard usage across Brazil

São Paulo

apropriadamente

common in formal and informal contexts

Rio de Janeiro

apropriadamente

standard usage

Portugal

apropriadamente

standard usage in European Portuguese

agir apropriadamente (to act appropriately)

vestir-se apropriadamente (to dress appropriately)

falar apropriadamente (to speak appropriately)

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