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reduzir a marcha
[hə-du-ZIR ə MAR-shə]
verb phrase
to slow down; to reduce speed; to ease off
1.
To decrease velocity or pace, typically of a vehicle by shifting to a lower gear
The driver had to reduce speed when entering the residential area.
O motorista teve que reduzir a marcha ao entrar na zona residencial.
2.
To moderate or lessen the intensity of an activity or pace
After the illness, he had to slow down his work schedule.
Depois da doença, ele teve que reduzir a marcha no seu trabalho.
3.
To take things easier; to relax the pace of life
It's time to slow down and enjoy life more.
É hora de reduzir a marcha e aproveitar mais a vida.
Synonyms
diminuir a velocidade
desacelerar
abrandar
abrandar o passo
moderar o ritmo
Antonyms
acelerar
aumentar a marcha
apressar-se
aumentar a velocidade
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
reduzir a marcha
Common in both automotive and figurative contexts
São Paulo
reduzir a marcha
Standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
reduzir a marcha
Standard usage
Portugal
reduzir a marcha
Standard usage; also 'abrandar a marcha'
Related Idioms & Phrases
reduzir a marcha na vida
reduzir a marcha e aproveitar o caminho
é preciso reduzir a marcha
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