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slow progress
[/sloʊ ˈprɑɡrɛs/]
noun phrase
progresso lento
1.
advancement or development that occurs at a leisurely or reduced pace; gradual improvement
The project is making slow progress due to budget constraints.
O projeto está fazendo um progresso lento devido às limitações orçamentárias.
2.
a lack of rapid movement forward or achievement toward a goal
Her recovery from the injury has been slow progress but steady.
Sua recuperação da lesão tem sido um progresso lento mas constante.
Synonyms
gradual advancement
leisurely progress
incremental improvement
modest headway
snail's pace
Antonyms
rapid progress
fast advancement
quick improvement
swift headway
breakthrough
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
progresso lento
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
progresso lento / avanço lento
both terms commonly used in business contexts
Portugal
progresso lento / avanço lento
standard usage; may also use 'ritmo lento'
Related Idioms & Phrases
at a snail's pace
step by step
inch by inch
making headway
slow and steady wins the race
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