gingerly

[/ˈdʒɪndʒərli/]

adverb/adjective

cuidadosamente, delicadamente, cautelosamente

1. in a careful, cautious, or wary manner; with great care to avoid causing pain or damage

She gingerly touched the hot pan with her fingertip.

Ela tocou cuidadosamente na panela quente com a ponta do dedo.

2. moving with extreme care and deliberation, as if one's steps might cause harm

He walked gingerly across the icy floor.

Ele caminhou delicadamente pelo chão congelado.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

cuidadosamente, com cuidado

most common usage

São Paulo

com cautela, delicadamente

preferred in formal contexts

Rio de Janeiro

com jogo de cintura, cautelosamente

common colloquial usage

Portugal

com cuidado, delicadamente

standard European Portuguese

tread gingerly - proceder com muito cuidado

handle with kid gloves - tratá-lo delicadamente (similar meaning)

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