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afastamentos

[a.fas.ta.ˈmẽ.tus]
nounmasculinepl: afastamentos
removals, distances, separations, absences
1. The act or result of moving away or removing something from a place or person
The afastamentos of the furniture created more space in the room.
Os afastamentos dos móveis criaram mais espaço na sala.
2. Periods of absence from work or duty, often due to illness or leave
The employee had several afastamentos during the year.
O funcionário teve vários afastamentos durante o ano.
3. Physical or emotional distance between people or things
The afastamentos between the two friends grew over time.
Os afastamentos entre os dois amigos cresceram com o tempo.
4. Legal or official removal from a position
The afastamentos of the director were temporary.
Os afastamentos do diretor foram temporários.
Synonyms
distânciasseparaçõesausênciasafastaçõesremovedouros
Antonyms
aproximaçõesaproximaçõespresençasretornos

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
afastamentos
Most common usage, especially in labor and HR contexts
São Paulo
afastamentos
Widely used in corporate and administrative language
Portugal
afastamentos
Common in formal and legal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

afastamento do cargo - removal from office
afastamento por doença - medical leave
afastamento preventivo - precautionary removal
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