scatter gradually

[ˈskætər ˈɡrædʒuəli]

verb phrase

dispersar gradualmente

1. to spread out or distribute things slowly and over time in different directions or locations

The leaves scatter gradually as the wind blows through the trees.

As folhas se dispersam gradualmente conforme o vento sopra através das árvores.

2. to cause people or objects to move apart slowly in various directions

The crowd began to scatter gradually after the event ended.

A multidão começou a se dispersar gradualmente após o término do evento.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

dispersar gradualmente

standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese

São Paulo

se espalhar aos poucos

common colloquial alternative

Rio de Janeiro

ir se espalhando

informal progressive form

Portugal

dispersar gradualmente

standard usage in European Portuguese

scatter to the four winds

scatter like leaves in the wind

gradually fade away

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