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brief circumstance
[/brif ˈsɜːrkəmstæns/]
noun phrase
pl: brief circumstances
circunstância breve
1.
A short-lived or temporary situation; a fleeting set of conditions or events
The accident was just a brief circumstance that didn't affect our overall plan.
O acidente foi apenas uma circunstância breve que não afetou nosso plano geral.
2.
A momentary state of affairs; a passing condition
Despite the brief circumstance of unemployment, he remained optimistic.
Apesar da circunstância breve do desemprego, ele permaneceu otimista.
Synonyms
temporary situation
fleeting condition
passing event
momentary state
short-term circumstance
Antonyms
prolonged circumstance
lasting situation
permanent condition
enduring circumstance
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
circunstância breve
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
circunstância passageira
Alternative phrasing commonly used
Portugal
circunstância fugaz
More formal or literary variant
Related Idioms & Phrases
a passing phase
here today, gone tomorrow
just a blip on the radar
fleeting moment
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