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traverse slowly

[trəˈvɜrs ˈsloʊli]
verb phrase
atravessar lentamente
1. to move across, over, or through something at a slow pace
We decided to traverse slowly through the dense forest to observe the wildlife.
Decidimos atravessar lentamente pela floresta densa para observar a vida selvagem.
2. to walk or travel across a distance in an unhurried manner
The hikers traversed slowly up the mountain trail.
Os caminhantes atravessaram lentamente a trilha da montanha.
Synonyms
walk slowlymove slowly acrosscreep throughinch alongplod through
Antonyms
traverse quicklyrush throughsprint acrossdash through

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
atravessar lentamente
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
cruzar devagar
alternative formulation commonly used
Rio de Janeiro
atravessar na morna
colloquial expression with 'na morna' meaning slowly
Portugal
atravessar lentamente
standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

take one's time
go at a snail's pace
inch by inch
take it slow
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