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decreased pace

[dɪˈkrist peɪs]
noun phrasepl: decreased paces
ritmo diminuído
1. A reduction in speed or rate of movement or progress
The runner maintained a decreased pace in the final lap due to fatigue.
O corredor manteve um ritmo diminuído na última volta devido ao cansaço.
2. A slower tempo or velocity compared to a previous state
The company's growth showed a decreased pace compared to last quarter.
O crescimento da empresa mostrou um ritmo diminuído em comparação com o trimestre anterior.
Synonyms
slower speedreduced tempodiminished rateslower velocitydeceleration
Antonyms
increased paceaccelerated speedfaster tempoheightened velocity

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ritmo diminuído
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
ritmo mais lento
colloquial preference
São Paulo
velocidade reduzida
technical/business contexts
Portugal
ritmo reduzido
standard European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

at a snail's pace
slow and steady wins the race
take it slow
ease off the gas
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