solto, frouxamente, vagamente
1. in a loose manner; not firmly or tightly
The rope was loosely tied around the package.
A corda estava amarrada frouxamente ao redor do pacote.
2. in a way that is not strict, precise, or rigorous
He spoke loosely about the facts of the case.
Ele falou vagamente sobre os fatos do caso.
3. approximately; roughly
The movie is loosely based on a true story.
O filme é vagamente baseado em uma história verdadeira.
4. in a relaxed or casual manner
She dressed loosely for the casual event.
Ela se vestiu de forma solta para o evento casual.
Related Idioms & Phrases
loosely speaking - falando vagamente
loosely connected - vagamente conectado
hang loosely - ficar frouxo
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