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brief period
[/briːf ˈpɪəriəd/]
noun phrase
pl: brief periods
período breve
1.
A short span of time; a limited duration
We stayed in Paris for a brief period of two weeks.
Ficamos em Paris por um período breve de duas semanas.
2.
A short interval between events or activities
There was a brief period of silence before the announcement.
Houve um período breve de silêncio antes do anúncio.
Synonyms
short time
short spell
short interval
short span
momentary time
Antonyms
long period
extended time
lengthy duration
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
período breve
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
período curto
Alternative common usage
Rio de Janeiro
período breve
Standard usage
Portugal
período breve
Standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
a flash in the pan
the blink of an eye
a fleeting moment
in a nutshell
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