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brief span
[brif spæn]
noun phrase
pl: brief spans
breve período
1.
A short period of time; a limited duration
In a brief span of five years, she accomplished remarkable things.
Em um breve período de cinco anos, ela realizou coisas notáveis.
2.
A short distance or extent
The bridge crosses a brief span over the creek.
A ponte atravessa um breve trecho sobre o riacho.
Synonyms
short period
short time
brief moment
short duration
limited time
short stretch
Antonyms
long period
extended time
lengthy span
prolonged duration
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
breve período; curto espaço de tempo
Most common usage in Brazil
Portugal
breve período; curto espaço de tempo
Standard Portuguese usage
General Brazilian
um tempo curtinho
More informal colloquial variant
Related Idioms & Phrases
in a brief span of time
within a brief span
a brief span of years
the brief span of life
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