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scatter slowly

[ˈskætər ˈsloʊli]
verb phrase
dispersar lentamente
1. to spread or distribute something gradually and in different directions
The leaves scatter slowly in the autumn breeze.
As folhas se dispersam lentamente na brisa do outono.
2. to move away from a central point gradually and without haste
The crowd began to scatter slowly after the event ended.
A multidão começou a se dispersar lentamente após o fim do evento.
Synonyms
disperse graduallyspread slowlydistribute leisurelydisseminate gradually
Antonyms
gather quicklyconcentrate rapidlyassemble swiftlyconverge hastily

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dispersar lentamente
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
se espalhar devagar
colloquial variant preferred in Rio
São Paulo
dispersar lentamente
formal usage preferred in business contexts
Portugal
dispersar lentamente
equivalent Portuguese standard usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

scatter to the four winds
scatter like leaves
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