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carefully
[/ˈkeərfəli/]
adverb
cuidadosamente
1.
in a manner showing attention to avoiding harm or mistakes; with caution and attention to detail
She carefully placed the fragile vase on the shelf.
Ela colocou cuidadosamente o vaso frágil na prateleira.
2.
with deliberate and thorough attention
He carefully reviewed the contract before signing.
Ele analisou cuidadosamente o contrato antes de assinar.
Synonyms
cautiously
warily
attentively
meticulously
prudently
gingerly
Antonyms
carelessly
recklessly
hastily
negligently
thoughtlessly
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
cuidadosamente
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
cuidadosamente
standard usage, sometimes informal: com cuidado
São Paulo
cuidadosamente
standard formal usage
Portugal
cuidadosamente
standard usage, also: com cuidado, atentamente
Related Idioms & Phrases
handle with care
tread carefully
with kid gloves
with bated breath
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