What is the Portuguese word for "desperately"?

Learn how to say "desperately" in Portuguese with examples and practice

English

desperately

Portuguese

desesperadamente

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Examples of how to use "desperately" in Portuguese

English
He desperately tried to save the company.
Portuguese
Ele tentou desesperadamente salvar a empresa.
English
She searched the house desperately for her keys.
Portuguese
Ela procurou desesperadamente pelas chaves na casa.
English
He waited desperately for the bus to arrive.
Portuguese
Ele esperou desesperadamente pelo ônibus chegar.
English
The plants were desperately thirsty after the drought.
Portuguese
As plantas estavam desesperadamente com sede após a seca.
English
They tried desperately to finish the project on time.
Portuguese
Eles tentaram desesperadamente terminar o projeto a tempo.
English
I desperately need a quiet place to study.
Portuguese
Eu preciso desesperadamente de um lugar tranquilo para estudar.

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He desperately tried to save the company.

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