practice sporadically
[/ˈpræktɪs spəˈrædɪkli/]
verb phrase
praticar esporadicamente
1. to engage in an activity or skill at irregular intervals, without consistency or routine
He practices guitar sporadically, only when he remembers to pick it up.
Ele pratica guitarra esporadicamente, apenas quando se lembra de pegá-la.
2. to perform an action occasionally and unpredictably rather than on a regular schedule
She practices yoga sporadically instead of committing to a regular class.
Ela pratica yoga esporadicamente em vez de se comprometer com uma aula regular.
This phrase reflects a common reality in both Brazilian and American contexts where people struggle with commitment to regular practice. In Brazil, 'esporadicamente' emphasizes the irregular nature more formally, while casual speakers might say 'de vez em quando' (from time to time). In the US, this is often discussed in contexts of fitness, music lessons, or language learning, representing a common challenge to self-discipline.
NYC Slang
practice on-and-off / do something on-and-off
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