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develop slowly

[dɪˈveləp ˈsloʊli]
verb phrase
desenvolver-se lentamente
1. to grow or progress at a gradual pace over time
The child's language skills develop slowly but surely.
As habilidades de linguagem da criança desenvolvem-se lentamente, mas com segurança.
2. to unfold or evolve in a measured, unhurried manner
The plot develops slowly throughout the novel.
A trama desenvolve-se lentamente ao longo do romance.
3. to advance or improve incrementally
His artistic talent developed slowly over many years of practice.
Seu talento artístico desenvolveu-se lentamente ao longo de muitos anos de prática.
Synonyms
unfold graduallyprogress slowlyevolve graduallyadvance incrementally
Antonyms
develop rapidlyprogress quicklyevolve fastadvance hastily

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desenvolver-se lentamente
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
ir se desenvolvendo devagar
More colloquial phrasing common in Rio
São Paulo
desenvolver-se gradualmente
Alternative with emphasis on gradual progression
Portugal
desenvolver-se lentamente
Formal and standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

slow and steady wins the race
take it step by step
grow at a snail's pace
inch by inch
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