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put carefully
[pʊt ˈkeərfəli]
verb phrase
colocar com cuidado
1.
to place or position something gently and with attention to avoid damage or disturbance
She put the vase carefully on the shelf.
Ela colocou o vaso com cuidado na prateleira.
2.
to set down something in a deliberate, cautious manner
He put the baby carefully in the crib.
Ele colocou o bebê com cuidado no berço.
Synonyms
place gently
set down carefully
position cautiously
lay down gently
Antonyms
put carelessly
throw
drop
toss
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
colocar com cuidado
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
colocar com cuidado
common in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
colocar com cuidado
frequently used in daily speech
Portugal
colocar com cuidado
standard European Portuguese equivalent
Related Idioms & Phrases
handle with care
tread carefully
with kid gloves
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