unfold naturally

[ʌnˈfoʊld ˈnætʃərəli]

verb phrase

desenrolar-se naturalmente

1. to develop or happen in a gradual, spontaneous way without force or artificiality

The story unfolds naturally throughout the film without any forced plot devices.

A história se desenrola naturalmente ao longo do filme sem nenhum artifício forçado.

2. to reveal or open up progressively in a natural manner

As the conversation continued, the truth unfolded naturally.

Conforme a conversa prosseguia, a verdade se revelava naturalmente.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

desenrolar-se naturalmente

most common usage

São Paulo

desenrolar-se naturalmente / fluir naturalmente

both forms used equally

Rio de Janeiro

desenrolar-se naturalmente

standard usage

Portugal

desenrolar-se naturalmente / desdobrar-se naturalmente

desdobrar-se is also used in European Portuguese

let things unfold naturally

things unfold as they should

go with the flow

allow nature to take its course

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