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brecha

[ˈbɾɛ.ʃə]
nounfemininepl: brechas
breach, gap, opening
1. An opening or gap in a wall, fence, or other structure
The cannon fire created a breach in the castle wall.
O fogo de canhão criou uma brecha na parede do castelo.
2. A break or rupture in a relationship, agreement, or continuity
The scandal opened a breach between the two families.
O escândalo abriu uma brecha entre as duas famílias.
3. An opportunity or advantageous opening
The new market created a breach for our business expansion.
O novo mercado criou uma brecha para nossa expansão comercial.
4. A violation or infraction of rules or law
A breach of contract can result in legal consequences.
Uma brecha de contrato pode resultar em consequências legais.
Synonyms
aberturafissurarachaduraorifíciolacunahiato
Antonyms
fechadurafechamentoselagem

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
brecha
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
brecha
Standard usage in European Portuguese
Legal/Technical
violação
Used specifically for breach of contract or regulations

Related Idioms & Phrases

abrir uma brecha - to open an opportunity or make a breakthrough
entrar pela brecha - to take advantage of an opening
fechar a brecha - to close a gap or seal an opening
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