continuous steps

[kən-ˈtin-yə-wəs ˈsteps]
noun phrasepl: continuous steps
passos contínuos
1. A sequence of movements or actions that proceed without interruption or break
The dancer moved across the stage in continuous steps, never pausing.
A bailarina se moveu pelo palco em passos contínuos, nunca parando.
2. A series of progressive actions taken toward achieving a goal without stopping
Through continuous steps forward, the company achieved its objectives.
Por meio de passos contínuos para frente, a empresa alcançou seus objetivos.
3. In mechanics or engineering, successive incremental movements without gaps
The robot performed continuous steps along the assembly line.
O robô realizou passos contínuos ao longo da linha de montagem.
In Brazilian corporate culture, 'continuous steps' (passos contínuos) is frequently used in business presentations and motivational contexts to emphasize gradual but persistent progress. In the USA, it's commonly found in fitness, personal development, and process improvement discussions, reflecting the cultural emphasis on incremental advancement and self-improvement.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
uninterrupted movementsprogressive actionssuccessive stepssteady progressionflowing motion
Antonyms / Antônimos
intermittent stepsinterrupted movementssporadic actionshalting stepsdiscontinuous motion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
passos contínuos
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
passos contínuos / passos sem parar
Common in both formal and colloquial speech
São Paulo
passos contínuos / movimento contínuo
Preferred in business and technical contexts
Portugal
passos contínuos / passos sucessivos
Used similarly to Brazilian Portuguese but with slight stylistic variations

Related Words

continuous motionsteady progressunbroken sequenceincremental movementseamless transition

Related Idioms & Phrases

taking steps forward
keep moving forward
one step at a time
step by step
making progress
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