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aptly

[/ˈæptli/]
adverb
apropriadamente
1. in a way that is suitable, appropriate, or fitting for a particular situation or context
The movie was aptly titled 'The Last Day'.
O filme foi apropriadamente intitulado 'O Último Dia'.
2. in a manner that shows skill or ability; competently
She aptly demonstrated her knowledge of the subject.
Ela demonstrou adequadamente seu conhecimento do assunto.
3. with accuracy or precision; appropriately describing something
As he aptly put it, 'practice makes perfect'.
Como ele bem disse, 'a prática leva à perfeição'.
Synonyms
appropriatelysuitablyfitlyproperlyfittinglyrelevantly
Antonyms
inappropriatelyunsuitablyimproperlyirrelevantly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
apropriadamente
most common translation
General Brazilian
adequadamente
used when emphasizing correctness or competence
Portugal
apropriadamente
standard usage
Portugal
acertadamente
used to emphasize accuracy or correctness

Related Idioms & Phrases

aptly named - apropriadamente nomeado
as someone aptly said - como alguém bem disse
aptly described - adequadamente descrito
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