nimble steps

[/ˈnɪmbəl stɛps/]
noun phrase
passos ágeis
1. quick, light, and graceful movements of the feet; swift and agile footwork
The dancer moved across the stage with nimble steps.
A bailarina se movia pelo palco com passos ágeis.
2. rapid and precise foot movements demonstrating dexterity and coordination
With nimble steps, she navigated through the crowded marketplace.
Com passos ágeis, ela navegou pelo mercado lotado.
This expression is commonly used in dance, ballet, and athletic contexts in both Brazilian and American English. In Brazil, it often appears in capoeira and samba descriptions. The phrase evokes elegance and precision, frequently associated with dancers, athletes, and performers demonstrating physical prowess.
NYC Slang
light feet, quick feet, fleet feet
Synonyms / Sinônimos
light stepsquick stepsswift stepsgraceful stepsfleet-footed movement
Antonyms / Antônimos
heavy stepsclumsy stepsplodding stepsslow stepsstumbling steps

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
passos ágeis
standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
passos ligeiros
alternative colloquial expression
São Paulo
passos rápidos e graciosos
more formal, descriptive variant
Portugal
passos ágeis
same as Brazilian Portuguese, standard usage

Related Words

agilitydexteritygracefootworkcoordinationswiftnessnimble fingers

Related Idioms & Phrases

light on one's feet
spring in one's step
dancing feet
feet barely touching the ground
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