behave carelessly

[/bɪˈheɪv ˈkeərləsli/]

verb phrase

comportar-se descuidadamente

1. to act or conduct oneself in a negligent or inattentive manner without proper care or consideration

He behaved carelessly during the important meeting, disrupting the presentation.

Ele se comportou descuidadamente durante a reunião importante, interrompendo a apresentação.

2. to conduct oneself without regard for consequences or the feelings of others

She behaved carelessly with the borrowed equipment and broke it.

Ela se comportou descuidadamente com o equipamento emprestado e o quebrou.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

comportar-se descuidadamente

standard usage across Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

se comportar de forma desleixada

colloquial variant

São Paulo

agir sem cuidado

more formal usage

Portugal

comportar-se desatenciosamente

European Portuguese variant

throw caution to the wind

act without thinking

let one's guard down

não tomar cuidado

agir de forma irresponsável

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