mount slowly
[/maʊnt ˈsloʊli/]
verb phrase
subir lentamente; aumentar gradualmente
1. to climb or ascend something at a slow pace
The hiker decided to mount slowly up the steep mountain trail.
O caminhante decidiu subir lentamente pela trilha íngreme da montanha.
2. to increase or rise gradually over time
The pressure in the system began to mount slowly as the temperature increased.
A pressão no sistema começou a aumentar lentamente conforme a temperatura subia.
3. to get on or climb onto something deliberately and at a measured pace
She mounted slowly onto the horse, being careful with her movements.
Ela subiu lentamente no cavalo, tendo cuidado com seus movimentos.
This phrase is commonly used in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese contexts, particularly in technical, athletic, and metaphorical discussions about progress or physical movement. In Brazil, it's frequently used when describing hiking in mountainous regions like the Serra da Mantiqueira or when discussing economic growth.
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