desperately

[/ˈdɛspərɪtli/]

adverb

desesperadamente

1. in a way that shows despair or hopelessness; with great desperation

She desperately wanted to pass the exam.

Ela desesperadamente queria passar no exame.

2. urgently; in a way that indicates great need

We desperately need your help.

Precisamos desesperadamente da sua ajuda.

3. in a dangerous, precarious, or critical manner

The situation is desperately serious.

A situação é desesperadamente séria.

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General Brazilian

desesperadamente

most common usage

São Paulo

desesperadamente

standard usage

Rio de Janeiro

desesperadamente

standard usage

Portugal

desesperadamente

standard usage

desperately seeking

desperately in love

desperately needed

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