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precariamente

[pɾɛ.ka.ɾi.a.ˈmẽ.tɨ]
adverb
precariously
1. In a manner that is unstable, uncertain, or lacking security; in a precarious way
He was living precarious after losing his job.
Ele estava vivendo precariamente após perder seu emprego.
2. In a manner characterized by danger or risk; insecurely
The structure was precarious balanced on the edge.
A estrutura estava precariamente equilibrada na beira.
3. In a fragile or delicate manner; without stability
The agreement was precarious maintained between the parties.
O acordo era precariamente mantido entre as partes.
Synonyms
inseguramenteinstávelmenteperigosamentearriscadamentefragilmente
Antonyms
seguramenteestablementefirmementeestável

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
precariamente
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
precariamente
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

viver precariamente - to live precariously
estar precariamente situado - to be in a precarious situation
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