avanzar poco a poco

avanzar poco a poco
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. to edge forward
A pesar del mal clima, seguimos avanzando poco a poco por el valle.In spite of the bad weather, we continue to edge forward through the valley.
b. to inch along
Avanzar poco a poco, pero todavía estamos atascados en un embotellamiento.We're inching along, but we're still stuck in a traffic jam.
c. to progress gradually
Las negociaciones de paz avanzar poco a poco, pero al menos hubo un acuerdo de cese el fuego.Peace talks are progressing gradually, but at least there was a ceasefire agreement.
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