settle gently

[ˈsɛtəl ˈdʒɛntli]

verb phrase

assentar suavemente

1. To come to rest or sink slowly and carefully without force or impact

The dust settled gently on the surface.

A poeira assentou suavemente na superfície.

2. To place something down softly and carefully

She settled gently into the armchair.

Ela se acomodou suavemente na poltrona.

3. To calm or relax gradually without abruptness

The tension settled gently after their conversation.

A tensão se dissipou suavemente após a conversa deles.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

assentar suavemente; acomodar-se levemente

Common usage in everyday speech

Portugal

assentar suavemente; pousar delicadamente

Preferred term in European Portuguese

São Paulo

assentar com cuidado; acomodar-se devagar

Commonly used in formal contexts

settle down gently

settle into a place softly

let something settle gently

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