gently
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gently(
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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).
1. (tenderly)
a. dulcemente
My son held my face and gently said, "I love you mommy."Mi hijo sostuvo mi cara y me dijo dulcemente: "Te quiero mami".
b. con dulzura
He smiled gently when he saw the baby sleeping.Sonrió con dulzura cuando vio el bebé dormido.
c. con delicadeza
Patricia gently reminded her sister to comb her hair.Patricia le recordó a su hermana con delicadeza que se peinara.
a. con cuidado
Clean the surface gently so as not to scratch it.Limpia la superficie con cuidado para no rayarla.
b. cuidadosamente
Hold the baby gently so you don't wake him.Sostén el bebé cuidadosamente para no despertarlo.
3. (lightly)
b. ligeramente
Ralph gently tapped the ketchup bottle to make it come out.Ralph golpeó ligeramente la botella de catsup para hacer que saliera.
4. (slowly)
a. poco a poco
The driver gently increased speed so as not to throw the bus passengers around.El chofer aumentó poco a poco la velocidad para no lanzar a los pasajeros por todo el camión.
b. a fuego lento
The chef gently roasted the brisket for hours.El chef asó a fuego lento la falda de res durante horas.
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