gradual turns
[ˈɡræd.ju.əl tɜrnz]
noun phrase
curvas graduais
1. slow, incremental changes in direction or course, occurring over time rather than abruptly
The road ahead consists of gradual turns that require careful navigation.
A estrada à frente consiste em curvas graduais que exigem navegação cuidadosa.
2. in driving or aviation, turns that are executed smoothly and slowly without sharp angles
The pilot made gradual turns to avoid sudden pressure changes in the cabin.
O piloto fez curvas graduais para evitar mudanças de pressão repentinas na cabine.
3. metaphorically, slow shifts in policy, direction, or approach
The company has made gradual turns toward sustainability over the past five years.
A empresa fez curvas graduais em direção à sustentabilidade nos últimos cinco anos.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'curvas graduais' is commonly used in driving instruction and traffic contexts. In metaphorical usage, this phrase appears frequently in business and political discourse to describe policy shifts or organizational changes. The term emphasizes patience and careful planning rather than dramatic change.
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