Usages of depressa
Eu desço escada depressa e vou ao duche.
I go down stairs quickly and go to the shower.
O Pedro estuda depressa para o exame.
Pedro studies quickly for the exam.
Eu adormeço depressa quando estou cansado.
I fall asleep quickly when I am tired.
No outono passado, plantámos alface na horta e ela cresceu depressa.
Last autumn, we planted lettuce in the garden and it grew quickly.
O fogo queima lenha depressa.
The fire burns firewood quickly.
Uma vantagem de ler em voz alta é melhorar a pronúncia; a maior desvantagem é cansar mais depressa.
One advantage of reading aloud is improving pronunciation; the biggest disadvantage is getting tired more quickly.
Quem quer que esteja apaixonado sabe que o tempo passa depressa.
Whoever is in love knows that time goes by quickly.
A maré sobe depressa naquele trilho costeiro, por isso a guia avisa o grupo para voltar cedo.
The tide rises quickly on that coastal trail, so the guide warns the group to return early.
A maré muda depressa naquela costa, por isso o seguro de viagem menciona possíveis atrasos.
The tide changes quickly on that coast, so the travel insurance mentions possible delays.
A lâmina é nova, mas ele prefere não fazer a barba depressa.
The blade is new, but he prefers not to shave in a hurry.
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