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at intervals
[æt ˈɪntərvəlz]
adverbial phrase
em intervalos
1.
occurring or appearing at regular or irregular spaces of time or distance; periodically
The buses come at intervals of 15 minutes.
Os ônibus chegam em intervalos de 15 minutos.
2.
with gaps or spaces between; not continuously
The fence posts are placed at intervals along the property line.
Os postes da cerca são colocados em intervalos ao longo da linha de propriedade.
3.
occasionally; from time to time
At intervals, she would glance up from her book.
Em intervalos, ela olhava para cima do seu livro.
Synonyms
periodically
occasionally
intermittently
at times
now and then
from time to time
Antonyms
continuously
constantly
incessantly
without interruption
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
em intervalos
most common usage
General Brazilian
periodicamente
when emphasizing regular recurrence
Portugal
em intervalos
standard usage
Portugal
de tempos em tempos
more colloquial alternative
Related Idioms & Phrases
at regular intervals
at frequent intervals
at wide intervals
at close intervals
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