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smoothly

[/ˈsmuːðli/]
adverb
suavemente
1. in a smooth manner; without roughness or irregularities
The car glided smoothly down the road.
O carro deslizou suavemente pela estrada.
2. without difficulty, problems, or obstacles
The project went smoothly without any complications.
O projeto correu suavemente sem complicações.
3. in a calm, gentle, or uninterrupted manner
She spoke smoothly and confidently during the presentation.
Ela falou suavemente e confiante durante a apresentação.
Synonyms
easilyeffortlesslywithout difficultyfluentlygracefully
Antonyms
roughlyharshlyawkwardlyjerkilyabruptly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
suavemente
most common usage
General Brazilian
tranquilamente
used when emphasizing calmness
Portugal
suavemente
standard usage, same as Brazil
Portugal
sem problemas
informal alternative meaning 'without problems'

Related Idioms & Phrases

sail smoothly - correr suavemente
run smoothly - funcionar sem problemas
go smoothly - correr bem
smooth sailing - navegação tranquila
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