carelessly(
kehr
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lihs
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An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a. descuidadamente
Helen carelessly threw her coat on the bed and took off her shoes.Helen tiró descuidadamente el abrigo sobre la cama y se quitó los zapatos.
b. sin cuidado
You handled it carelessly. That's why it broke.Lo trataste sin cuidado. Por eso se rompió.
c. sin la debida atención
He read the intructions carelessly and then wondered why the device wouldn't work.Leyó las instrucciones sin la debida atención, y luego se sorprendió cuando no funcionaba el aparato.
d. con negligencia (to drive or act)
The judge ruled that the defendant had acted carelessly, but had not broken the law.El juez dictaminó que el acusado había actuado con negligencia, pero que no había violado la ley.
e. imprudentemente (to drive or act)
Barry had already been cautioned once for driving carelessly.A Barry ya le habían amonestado una vez por conducir imprudentemente.
f. por descuido (to leave open or forget)
A window that has carelessly been left open is an invitation to thieves.Una ventana que se deja abierta por descuido es una invitación a los ladrones.
a. despreocupadamente
Carl shrugged carelessly and said, "It's all the same to me."Carl se encogió de hombros despreocupadamente y dijo, "A mí me da igual".
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