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discreetly

[/dɪˈskriːtli/]
adverb
discretamente
1. in a careful and prudent manner, so as not to attract attention or cause embarrassment
She discreetly asked him to leave the party early.
Ela pediu discretamente que ele saísse da festa mais cedo.
2. in a way that respects privacy or confidentiality
The lawyer discreetly handled the sensitive information.
O advogado tratou discretamente a informação sensível.
3. subtly or with restraint, without being obvious
He discreetly glanced at his watch during the meeting.
Ele olhou discretamente para o relógio durante a reunião.
NYC Slang
on the low
Synonyms
cautiouslytactfullysubtlyunobtrusivelyquietlyconfidentially
Antonyms
openlypubliclyobviouslyloudlytactlesslyconspicuously

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
discretamente
most common usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
discretamente
standard formal and informal usage
Rio de Janeiro
discretamente
standard usage, sometimes with more casual tone in speech
Portugal
discretamente
equivalent European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep it quiet
on the down-low
under the radar
between you and me
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