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finish slowly

[ˈfɪnɪʃ ˈsloʊli]
verb phrase
terminar lentamente
1. to complete or end something at a gradual pace; to bring something to conclusion without haste
She decided to finish slowly and savor the last bites of her meal.
Ela decidiu terminar lentamente e saborear os últimos bocados da sua refeição.
2. to approach the end of an activity or task gradually over time
The runner began to finish slowly as fatigue set in during the final lap.
O corredor começou a terminar lentamente quando o cansaço se instalou na última volta.
Synonyms
end graduallyconclude slowlywrap up leisurelycomplete at a measured pace
Antonyms
finish quicklyfinish rapidlyrush to completioncomplete hastily

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
terminar lentamente
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
acabar devagar
alternative colloquial form
Rio de Janeiro
finalizar com calma
more formal regional variant
Portugal
terminar lentamente
standard Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

take your time finishing
cross the finish line slowly
drag it out to the end
go out with a whimper
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