smoothly
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smoothly(
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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. (fluidly)
a. suavemente
Brian Boitano landed that triple-axle so smoothly!¡Brian Boitano ejecutó ese salto triple tan suavemente!
a. muy bien
How was your first day teaching classes? - Everything was going smoothly until I made a student cry.¿Cómo te fue en tu primer día dando clases? - Todo iba muy bien hasta que hice llorar a un alumno.
b. sin problemas
The bridesmaids worked hard to make sure that the wedding went smoothly.Las damas de honor trabajaron mucho para que la boda saliera sin problemas.
c. sin complicaciones
The surgery went smoothly, and your father is in recovery.La cirugía salió sin complicaciones, y su padre está en recuperación.
d. sobre ruedas (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
How's building your house going? - So far, everything is going smoothly.¿Cómo va la construcción de tu casa? - Hasta ahora, todo va marchando sobre ruedas.
e. sin contratiempos (schedule)
If everything goes smoothly, the renovations will be done by November.Si todo sale sin contratiempos, las renovaciones estarán listas en noviembre.
3. (pejorative) (sleekly)
An offensive word or phrase used to degrade a person or group of people based on race, gender, sexual preference, etc. (e.g., redneck).
a. con mucha labia
"Don't worry! You can trust me," said the suspicious-looking character smoothly."¡No te preocupes! Puedes confiar en mi," dijo con mucha labia el personaje de aspecto sospechoso.
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