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place carefully
[/pleɪs ˈkeərfəli/]
verb phrase
colocar com cuidado
1.
to put or position something in a specific location with attention to avoid damage or disturbance
Place the vase carefully on the shelf.
Coloque o vaso com cuidado na prateleira.
2.
to set down gently and deliberately
She placed the baby carefully in the crib.
Ela colocou o bebê com cuidado no berço.
Synonyms
put carefully
position gently
set down cautiously
arrange thoughtfully
Antonyms
throw carelessly
drop hastily
place recklessly
toss about
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
colocar com cuidado
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
por com jogo
informal alternative
São Paulo
colocar com jeito
colloquial variant
Portugal
pousar cuidadosamente
more formal alternative
Related Idioms & Phrases
handle with care
put in a safe place
set with precision
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