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steady but slow progress

[/ˈstɛdi bət sloʊ ˈprɑɡrɛs/]
noun phrase
progresso constante mas lento
1. Continuous advancement or improvement that occurs at a gradual pace, maintaining consistency without rapid change
The company made steady but slow progress in expanding into new markets.
A empresa fez um progresso constante mas lento na expansão para novos mercados.
2. Incremental development or improvement that is reliable and consistent, though not rapid
Her recovery from the injury has been steady but slow progress.
Sua recuperação da lesão tem sido um progresso constante mas lento.
Synonyms
gradual progressincremental advancementmodest but consistent growthslow but sure progress
Antonyms
rapid progressswift advancementdramatic growthsudden improvement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
progresso constante mas lento
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
avanço lento mas firme
Commonly used alternative
São Paulo
progresso gradual e contínuo
More formal business context
Portugal
progresso lento mas constante
Standard Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

slow and steady wins the race
inch by inch
step by step
bit by bit
one step forward
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