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steady

[/ˈstɛdi/]
adjective/verb/noun
firme, estável, constante
1. firmly fixed or supported; not likely to change or fail
The ladder is steady enough to climb.
A escada é firme o suficiente para subir.
2. continuing or progressing without interruption or change
He maintained a steady pace throughout the race.
Ele manteve um ritmo constante durante toda a corrida.
3. not nervous or easily disturbed; composed
She kept a steady hand while performing surgery.
Ela manteve a mão firme enquanto realizava a cirurgia.
4. a person's romantic partner
He's been dating his steady for two years.
Ele está namorando sua namorada fixa há dois anos.
5. to stabilize or make steady
Steady the camera before taking the photo.
Estabilize a câmera antes de tirar a foto.
NYC Slang
solid, down for someone (when referring to a steady partner)
Synonyms
stableconstantfirmfixedunwaveringreliableconsistentregularcomposed
Antonyms
unsteadyunstableshakywaveringinconsistentirregularnervous

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
firme, estável, constante
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
firme, sólido
emphasizes stability and solidity
Rio de Janeiro
firme, maneiro
can mean reliable or cool depending on context
Portugal
firme, estável, seguro
emphasizes security and reliability

Related Idioms & Phrases

steady as a rock - tão firme quanto uma rocha
go steady - namorar steadily/manter um relacionamento estável
steady on - continue assim/mantenha o ritmo
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