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professionally

[prə-ˈfe-shə-nə-lē]
adverb
profissionalmente
1. In a manner relating to or belonging to a profession or career
She works professionally as an architect.
Ela trabalha profissionalmente como arquiteta.
2. In a competent, skillful, or businesslike manner
He handled the situation professionally despite his anger.
Ele lidou com a situação profissionalmente apesar de sua raiva.
3. With the standards and conduct expected of a professional
The team performed professionally throughout the tournament.
O time se apresentou profissionalmente durante todo o torneio.
Synonyms
expertlycompetentlyskillfullyformallyoccupationally
Antonyms
unprofessionallyamateurlyinformallyincompetently

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
profissionalmente
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
profissionalmente
No regional variation; standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
profissionalmente
No regional variation; standard usage
Portugal
profissionalmente
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep it professional
conduct oneself professionally
act professionally
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