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descend gently
[dɪˈsɛnd ˈdʒɛntli]
verb phrase
descer suavemente
1.
to move downward in a slow, smooth, and careful manner
The airplane began to descend gently toward the runway.
O avião começou a descer suavemente em direção à pista.
2.
to lower oneself gradually and carefully
She descended gently down the stairs, holding the banister.
Ela desceu suavemente as escadas, segurando no corrimão.
3.
to approach or arrive in a gradual and peaceful way
Evening descended gently over the valley.
A noite desceu suavemente sobre o vale.
Synonyms
descend slowly
lower gradually
come down softly
descend peacefully
Antonyms
ascend sharply
climb steeply
rise abruptly
descend rapidly
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
descer suavemente
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
descer mansinho
informal variant using diminutive form
São Paulo
descer com cuidado
emphasizes careful descent
Portugal
descer suavemente
standard European Portuguese form
Related Idioms & Phrases
descend like a feather
descend without a sound
descend with grace
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