smoothly

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BrE /ˈsmuːθli/ AmE /ˈsmuːðli/

adverb en → es

1 EASILY [adverb] B1

in a way that is easy and without problems or difficulties

sin problemas, fácilmente

Collocations smoothly run operation · smoothly handled situation

  • The meeting went smoothly.

    La reunión transcurrió sin problemas.

2 CONTINUOUSLY [adverb] B1

in a way that continues without stopping or interrupting

sin interrupciones, continuamente

Collocations smoothly flowing conversation · smoothly running process

  • The project has been progressing smoothly.

    El proyecto ha avanzado sin interrupciones.

3 GENTLY [adverb] B1

in a gentle and careful way, without causing damage or discomfort

suavemente, cuidadosamente

Collocations smoothly applied paint · smoothly handled task

  • She smoothed the cream onto her face.

    Ella aplicó la crema suavemente en su rostro.

1 FLUIDLY [adverb] B2

in a way that is fluid and without jerks or sudden movements

fluidamente, sin sacudidas

Collocations smoothly gliding movement · smoothly flowing motion

  • The car drove smoothly down the road.

    El coche circuló fluidamente por la carretera.

2 EFFICIENTLY [adverb] B2

in a way that is efficient and effective, without waste or unnecessary effort

eficientemente, sin desperdicio

Collocations smoothly executed task · smoothly managed operation

  • The company operates smoothly and efficiently.

    La empresa opera de manera eficiente y sin desperdicio.

3 SILENTLY [adverb] C1

in a way that is quiet and without making noise

silenciosamente, en silencio

Collocations smoothly closing door · smoothly moving object

  • The door closed smoothly without a sound.

    La puerta se cerró silenciosamente sin hacer ruido.

4 ELEGANTLY [adverb] C1

in an elegant and graceful way, showing skill or style

elegante y grácilmente

Collocations smoothly executed dance move · smoothly delivered speech

  • She danced smoothly across the stage.

    Ella bailó con gracia y elegancia por el escenario.

5 PREDICTABLY [adverb] C1

in a way that is predictable and follows expected patterns

predeciblemente, de manera previsible

Collocations smoothly predictable outcome · smoothly anticipated result

  • The results came out smoothly as expected.

    Los resultados salieron como se esperaba, de manera predecible.