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ample time
[ˈæmpəl taɪm]
noun phrase
tempo amplo
1.
A sufficient or generous amount of time to complete something without rushing
We have ample time to finish the project before the deadline.
Temos tempo amplo para terminar o projeto antes do prazo.
2.
More than enough time; plenty of time
The teacher gave students ample time to study for the exam.
O professor deu aos alunos tempo amplo para estudar para o exame.
NYC Slang
mad time (informal variant)
Synonyms
plenty of time
sufficient time
generous time
enough time
lots of time
Antonyms
limited time
scarce time
little time
shortage of time
tight schedule
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
tempo amplo
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
tempo de sobra
colloquial alternative meaning 'time to spare'
São Paulo
tempo suficiente
more formal alternative
Portugal
tempo de sobejo
Portuguese variant; less common in modern usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
have time to burn
time is on one's side
no time to lose (antonym)
beat the clock (antonym)
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