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leisurely progress

[ˈleʒərli ˈprɑːɡres]
noun phrasepl: leisurely progresses
progresso tranquilo
1. slow, relaxed advancement or forward movement without urgency or haste
The tourists made leisurely progress through the old town, stopping frequently to admire the architecture.
Os turistas fizeram progresso tranquilo pela cidade antiga, parando frequentemente para admirar a arquitetura.
2. steady but unhurried movement toward a goal or destination
He made leisurely progress through the novel, reading a few chapters each evening.
Ele fez progresso tranquilo pelo romance, lendo alguns capítulos cada noite.
Synonyms
slow advancementrelaxed movementunhurried pacegentle progresseasy pace
Antonyms
rapid progresshasty advancementrushed pacehurried movementbreakneck speed

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
progresso tranquilo
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
progresso descontraído
emphasizes relaxed nature
São Paulo
avanço sem pressa
alternative phrasing
Portugal
progresso sem pressa
standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

at a snail's pace
take one's time
in no hurry
slow and steady wins the race
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