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break room

[/breɪk ruːm/]
nounpl: break rooms
sala de descanso
1. A room in a workplace where employees can rest, relax, eat meals, or take breaks during their workday
I'm going to the break room to grab a coffee and take a 15-minute break.
Vou à sala de descanso pegar um café e tirar um intervalo de 15 minutos.
2. A designated area equipped with furniture, refreshments, and amenities for employee relaxation
The company renovated the break room with new vending machines and comfortable seating.
A empresa renovou a sala de descanso com novas máquinas automáticas e móveis confortáveis.
Synonyms
rest arearelaxation roomemployee loungestaff room

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sala de descanso
Most common term used in Brazilian workplaces
General Brazilian
sala de pausa
Alternative term, less common but understood
São Paulo
sala de descanso
Predominant in corporate environments
Portugal
sala de pausa
Preferred term in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

take a break
break time
during break hours
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