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slower speed toward the end

[ˈsloʊər spiːd təˈwɔrd ðə ɛnd]
noun phrase
velocidade mais lenta no final
1. A gradual decrease in pace or tempo as something approaches its conclusion
The runner experienced slower speed toward the end of the marathon.
O corredor experimentou uma velocidade mais lenta no final da maratona.
2. In music, a gradual reduction in tempo (rallentando or ritardando)
The composer indicated slower speed toward the end of the piece.
O compositor indicou uma velocidade mais lenta no final da peça.
3. A decrease in productivity or momentum as a project or task nears completion
The team noticed slower speed toward the end of the project.
A equipe notou uma velocidade mais lenta no final do projeto.
Synonyms
decelerationrallentandoritardandoslowdowndiminishing pace
Antonyms
accelerationfaster paceincreasing speedaccelerando

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
velocidade mais lenta no final
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
desaceleração no final
Common colloquial variant
São Paulo
redução de velocidade no final
Formal business/technical usage
Portugal
velocidade mais lenta no final
Standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

running out of steam
losing momentum
fading toward the finish
slowing down the stretch
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