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absence

[/ˈæbsəns/]
nounfemininepl: absences / ausências
ausência
1. The state of being away from a place or not present
His absence from the meeting was noted by everyone.
Sua ausência na reunião foi notada por todos.
2. The lack or want of something
The absence of evidence is not evidence of absence.
A ausência de evidência não é evidência de ausência.
3. A period of time during which someone is away
She will be on absence for two weeks.
Ela estará de ausência por duas semanas.
4. Inattentiveness; absent-mindedness
His absence of mind caused him to forget his keys.
Sua falta de atenção fez com que esquecesse as chaves.
NYC Slang
no-show / not showing up
Synonyms
lackwantnon-attendanceunavailabilitymissing
Antonyms
presenceattendanceexistenceavailability

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ausência
Most common term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
ausência
Standard usage
São Paulo
ausência
Standard usage
Portugal
ausência
Standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

absence makes the heart grow fonder (a ausência faz o coração ficar mais apaixonado)
noticeably absent (notavelmente ausente)
conspicuous by one's absence (notável pela sua ausência)
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