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.
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