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deliberate pace

[/dɪˈlɪbərət peɪs/]
noun phrasepl: deliberate paces
ritmo deliberado / andamento deliberado
1. A slow, measured, and intentional speed of movement or action; a rate that is carefully controlled and unhurried
The old man walked at a deliberate pace, carefully considering each step.
O velho caminhava em ritmo deliberado, considerando cuidadosamente cada passo.
2. An intentionally slow or methodical way of doing something, often to ensure accuracy or thoughtfulness
She spoke at a deliberate pace to ensure everyone understood her message.
Ela falava em andamento deliberado para garantir que todos compreendessem sua mensagem.
Synonyms
measured pacesteady paceslow paceunhurried pacecontrolled pace
Antonyms
rushed pacehurried pacefrantic pacerapid pacebreakneck speed

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ritmo deliberado / andamento deliberado
Most common usage in general Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
ritmo deliberado / passo medido
Regional variation with emphasis on measured step
São Paulo
andamento deliberado / ritmo controlado
Often uses 'ritmo controlado' for controlled rhythm
Portugal
passo deliberado / ritmo medido
Portuguese European preference for 'passo' over 'ritmo'

Related Idioms & Phrases

at a snail's pace
step by step
take it slow
one step at a time
measured approach
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