swift strides

[/swɪft straɪdz/]
noun phrase
passadas rápidas
1. long, quick steps taken while walking or running at a fast pace
She covered the distance in swift strides, eager to reach her destination.
Ela cobriu a distância em passadas rápidas, ansiosa para chegar ao seu destino.
2. rapid progress or advancement in accomplishing something
The company made swift strides in developing new technology.
A empresa fez progressos rápidos no desenvolvimento de novas tecnologias.
This phrase is commonly used in both American and Brazilian English to describe either literal fast movement or metaphorical progress. In business contexts, 'making swift strides' is a popular idiom meaning significant advancement. In Portuguese-speaking countries, the expression emphasizes both speed and the purposefulness of movement.
NYC Slang
movin' fast / steppin' quick
Synonyms / Sinônimos
quick stepsrapid pacefast walkingbrisk movementhasty steps
Antonyms / Antônimos
slow paceleisurely stepsdawdlingtrudging

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
passadas rápidas
most common and neutral usage
Rio de Janeiro
passadas ligeiras
alternative phrasing used in colloquial speech
São Paulo
passos acelerados
common variation in business/urban contexts
Portugal
passadas ágeis
slightly different emphasis on agility

Related Words

stridegaitpacemomentumvelocityhurried

Related Idioms & Phrases

make strides (fazer progressos)
take great strides (avançar muito)
stride forward (avançar com determinação)
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