Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
devagarinho
Adverb
/de.va.ɡa.ˈɾi.ɲu/
Definition
a Portuguese word meaning ‘slowly’ in a diminutive or affectionate sense.
Examples
- Ele caminhou devagarinho pela praia, apreciando a vista.
- Ela falou devagarinho para que a criança pudesse entender.
Meaning
It conveys a sense of doing something slowly and gently, often used in a comforting or soothing context.
Synonyms
- lentamente
- calmamente
- devagar