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concretely

[kənˈkriːtli]
adverb
concretamente
1. in a way that is specific, definite, and real rather than abstract or theoretical
We need to discuss the problem concretely rather than in general terms.
Precisamos discutir o problema concretamente em vez de em termos gerais.
2. in a manner that is tangible or physically real
The idea was concretely expressed through the architectural design.
A ideia foi concretamente expressa através do design arquitetônico.
Synonyms
specificallydefinitelytangiblypracticallyactually
Antonyms
abstractlytheoreticallyvaguelygenerally

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
concretamente
standard usage, widely understood
São Paulo
concretamente
standard usage, common in business contexts
Portugal
concretamente
standard usage, equivalent to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

get down to brass tacks concretely
put something concretely into practice
define concretely
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