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sparingly
[/ˈspɛərɪŋli/]
adverb
parcamente
1.
in small quantities; moderately; using or giving little of something
She used salt sparingly in her cooking.
Ela usava sal parcamente na sua culinária.
2.
reluctantly; unwillingly; with reluctance or reserve
He spoke sparingly about his past.
Ele falava parcamente sobre seu passado.
3.
without abundance or generosity
The resources were distributed sparingly among the villages.
Os recursos foram distribuídos parcamente entre as aldeias.
Synonyms
meagerly
frugally
moderately
cautiously
reluctantly
scarcely
Antonyms
abundantly
generously
liberally
lavishly
profusely
freely
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
parcamente
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
com moderação
Alternative expression meaning 'with moderation'
Portugal
parcamente
Standard usage in European Portuguese
General
escassamente
Also used to mean 'scarcely' or 'scantily'
Related Idioms & Phrases
go easy on something
use sparingly
hold back
be stingy with
measure out carefully
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