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fluent movement

[ˈfluːənt ˈmuːvmənt]
nounpl: fluent movements
movimento fluido
1. Smooth, graceful, and continuous motion without hesitation or awkwardness
The dancer demonstrated fluent movement across the stage.
A bailarina demonstrou movimento fluido pelo palco.
2. Motion characterized by ease and natural coordination
The athlete's fluent movement impressed the coaches.
O movimento fluido do atleta impressionou os técnicos.
Synonyms
smooth motiongraceful movementfluid motionflowing movementseamless movement
Antonyms
stiff movementjerky motionawkward movementrigid motionclumsy movement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
movimento fluido
Standard term used across Brazil
São Paulo
movimento fluído
Common in formal contexts and dance terminology
Rio de Janeiro
movimento solto
Colloquial alternative emphasizing ease and relaxation
Portugal
movimento fluente
Preferred in Portuguese European usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

in one's stride
like clockwork
smooth as silk
go with the flow
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