tentative

tentative(
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. provisional
The tentative plan is to start the game at 3 pm.El plan provisional es comenzar el partido a las 3 pm.
b. tentativo
We have a tentative offer to do a concert in the Dominican Republic.Tenemos una oferta tentativa de presentar un concierto en la República Dominicana.
c. provisorio
He made a tentative arrangement with her to name her as his running mate.Hizo un arreglo provisorio con ella para nombrarla como su compañera de fórmula.
a. vacilante
She placed her arm around his shoulder in a tentative gesture of support.Puso el brazo sobre su hombro en un gesto vacilante de apoyo.
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