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brief tranquility

[/briːf træŋˈkwɪləti/]
noun phrasepl: brief tranquilities
tranquilidade breve
1. A short period of peace, calmness, or absence of disturbance
After the storm, there was a brief tranquility before the next wave hit.
Após a tempestade, houve uma tranquilidade breve antes da próxima onda chegar.
2. A momentary state of quiet or serenity that is short-lived
The brief tranquility of the morning was soon interrupted by traffic noise.
A tranquilidade breve da manhã foi logo interrompida pelo barulho do trânsito.
NYC Slang
quick peace and quiet
Synonyms
momentary peacefleeting calmshort-lived serenitypassing quietudetemporary respite
Antonyms
prolonged chaossustained turbulencelasting turmoilenduring unrest

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tranquilidade breve
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
calmaria breve
colloquial alternative
São Paulo
tranquilidade passageira
emphasizes temporary nature
Portugal
tranquilidade efémera
uses European Portuguese spelling

Related Idioms & Phrases

the calm before the storm
a lull in the action
fleeting moment of peace
eye of the storm
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