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tentatively
[/ˈtɛntətɪvli/]
adverb
tentativamente
1.
in a way that is not certain or fixed; provisionally or hesitantly
The meeting has been tentatively scheduled for next Friday.
A reunião foi tentativamente marcada para a próxima sexta-feira.
2.
in a manner showing uncertainty or lack of confidence
She tentatively raised her hand to ask a question.
Ela levantou a mão tentativamente para fazer uma pergunta.
Synonyms
provisionally
hesitantly
uncertainly
preliminarily
conditionally
Antonyms
certainly
definitely
confidently
decisively
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
tentativamente
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
tentativamente
Standard usage
São Paulo
tentativamente
Standard usage; also 'provisoriamente' in formal contexts
Portugal
tentativamente
Standard; 'provisoriamente' also common in formal written Portuguese
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