brief leave
[/briːf liːv/]
nounpl: brief leaves
licença breve; ausência curta
1. A short period of authorized absence from work or duty
The employee requested a brief leave to attend a medical appointment.
O funcionário solicitou uma licença breve para comparecer a uma consulta médica.
2. A temporary permission to be absent from one's usual responsibilities
The student was granted a brief leave from classes due to family matters.
O estudante recebeu autorização para uma ausência breve das aulas por motivos familiares.
In Brazil and the USA, brief leave is typically governed by company policies and labor laws. In Brazil, employees often require formal written authorization. In the USA, brief leave might fall under FMLA or company-specific policies. The concept is more formalized in corporate settings and less common in informal work arrangements.
NYC Slang
quick day off; short break; taking a few hours
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →