locate carelessly

[loʊˈkeɪt ˈkerləsli]
verb phrase
localizar descuidadamente
1. to find or determine the position of something in a hasty or inattentive manner, without proper care or attention to detail
He located the address carelessly without checking the zip code.
Ele localizou o endereço descuidadamente sem verificar o código postal.
2. to place or establish something in a location without sufficient consideration or precision
The contractor located the foundation carelessly, resulting in structural problems.
O empreiteiro localizou a fundação descuidadamente, resultando em problemas estruturais.
This phrase is commonly used in Brazilian Portuguese in construction, logistics, and administrative contexts where precision in location is important. The use of 'descuidadamente' emphasizes both the action and the negative consequences of negligent placement or positioning.
NYC Slang
slap something down without checking
Synonyms / Sinônimos
place hastilyposition carelesslyfind negligentlysite without care
Antonyms / Antônimos
locate carefullyposition preciselyplace methodicallydetermine accurately

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
localizar descuidadamente
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
achar descuidadamente
colloquial preference for 'achar' over 'localizar'
São Paulo
localizar de forma negligente
more formal business usage
Portugal
localizar descuidadamente
similar to Brazilian Portuguese with slight pronunciation differences

Related Words

locatecarelesslynegligencepositioningplacementinattention

Related Idioms & Phrases

put something in the wrong place
miss the mark
do a sloppy job
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