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Meanings of gently in inglés

portugués
delicadamente

With little weight or force.

        delicadamente
        portugués
        delicadamente

        In a gentle manner.

              delicadamente
              Usage of gently in inglés
              1
              Ask her,' he says gently, 'to give the young woman good advice.
              Wolf hall
              2
              Add prepared vegetables, reduce heat and gently sauté for approximately 10 minutes.
              Radio NZ
              3
              Thus spoke the youth in tears; but the maiden gently reproved him.
              Stories from the Italian Poets: with Lives of the Writers, Volum...
              4
              It's been a long time since I fought, Scathach, Flamel said gently.
              The Alchemyst
              5
              Add the lemongrass stalk and continue to cook gently for two minutes.
              The Irish Times
              6
              Let's revisit that trust issue one last time, okay? he suggested gently.
              Deadly promises
              7
              Cook the quinoa in boiling water for 15 minutes, by simmering gently.
              The Irish Times
              8
              You must worry about her. Her question came gently, laced with understanding.
              Gingham bride
              9
              Nancy said gently, 'Never fear, you'll have a letter soon from him.'
              Sword of Honour
              10
              He could hear the river moving gently and easily on its way.
              The Illustrated Man
              11
              Cover and allow to gently cook for 5 minutes or until tender.
              The Guardian
              12
              The vicomte closed the door gently, leaving the key in the lock.
              The Grey Cloak
              13
              She heard Takagishi approach and felt his hand gently on her shoulder.
              The Complete Rama Omnibus
              14
              One placard gently teased: Do you too have problems with your leader.
              The Irish Times
              15
              After a moment Pralt said gently, 'That's all you've ever been, Temper.
              Night of Knives
              16
              Rinse and gently pat drummettes of excess water with a paper towel.
              Ebony
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              portugués
              delicadamente
              Gently through the time
              Gently across language varieties
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