Devagar
English meaning: Slow
Portuguese Definition
(Português)Que se move ou acontece em baixa velocidade.
English Definition
Moving or happening at a low speed.
Example
“Fale mais devagar, por favor.”
In English: “Speak more slowly, please.”
Another example: “Dirija devagar nesta estrada estreita.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Primarily an adverb meaning slowly, though it functions where English uses 'slow'; it is invariable (does not inflect). Common in instructions ('vá devagar') and warnings.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
'Devagar' derives from the Latin 'de viâ', which originally meant 'down the road' or 'slowly'. The term has retained its meaning in Portuguese, often associated with a deliberate pace.
Common Collocations
- andar devagar
- ir devagar
- devagar e sempre
- bem devagar
- falar devagar
Word Forms
— (invariable adverb)
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Literary Heritage
“Amor é fogo que arde sem se ver”
“Love is a fire that burns unseen; a wound that hurts without pain.”
“Não sou nada. Nunca serei nada. Não posso querer ser nada.”
“I am nothing. I will never be anything. I cannot even wish to be anything.”
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