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gradualmente

gradually

adverb grah-DWAHL-men-teh Rare

Usage Note

Gradualmente is the adverb of gradual and describes slow, step-by-step change. It is interchangeable with poco a poco in most contexts, but gradualmente sounds more formal or written. It never shortens to a clitic form. Contrast with repentinamente (suddenly).

Examples

"La situación mejoró gradualmente."

Natural Translation

The situation improved gradually.

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