sprinkle carelessly

[ˈsprɪŋkəl ˈkɛrləsli]
verb phrase
espalhar descuidadamente
1. to scatter or distribute something in small amounts or particles without care or precision
She sprinkled the salt carelessly over the pasta, not measuring it properly.
Ela espalhou o sal descuidadamente sobre a massa, sem medi-lo adequadamente.
2. to scatter randomly or haphazardly without attention to placement or distribution
He sprinkled the seeds carelessly in the garden bed.
Ele espalhou as sementes descuidadamente na cama do jardim.
In Brazilian Portuguese, this phrase emphasizes a lack of attention or care in cooking and general tasks. It's commonly used in culinary contexts where precision matters, making it a practical term for describing careless food preparation. In American English usage, it reflects a casual or negligent attitude toward tasks that may require more attention.
NYC Slang
toss it around
Synonyms / Sinônimos
scatter haphazardlyscatter carelesslydistribute carelesslysprinkle haphazardlystrew carelessly
Antonyms / Antônimos
measure carefullydistribute preciselyplace deliberatelyarrange methodically

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
espalhar descuidadamente
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
jogar descuidadamente
more colloquial, emphasizes throwing rather than sprinkling
São Paulo
espalhar sem cuidado
formal variation commonly used in formal contexts
Portugal
espargir descuidadamente
more archaic or literary usage in European Portuguese

Related Words

sprinklescattercarelesslydistributespreaddistribute carelessly

Related Idioms & Phrases

throw caution to the wind
do something half-heartedly
slap-dash approach
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