pausas, intervalos, quebras
1. (noun) Periods of rest or interruption from work or activity
We take breaks every two hours during the work day.
Fazemos pausas a cada duas horas durante o dia de trabalho.
2. (noun) Fractures or ruptures in something solid
The breaks in the wall need to be repaired.
As rachaduras na parede precisam ser reparadas.
3. (verb) Third person singular of 'break' - to fracture or snap
He breaks the glass when he falls.
Ele quebra o copo quando cai.
4. (noun) Fortunate opportunities or strokes of luck
She finally got her big breaks in the entertainment industry.
Ela finalmente conseguiu suas grandes oportunidades na indústria de entretenimento.
NYC Slang
breaks (lucky breaks/good breaks) - same usage in NYC slang meaning fortunate opportunities
Related Idioms & Phrases
give someone a break - dar uma chance a alguém
take a break - fazer uma pausa
even the breaks - igualar as oportunidades
all the breaks - todas as vantagens
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