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change periodically
[tʃeɪndʒ pɪəriˈɒdɪkli]
verb phrase
mudar periodicamente
1.
to alter or transform at regular intervals or recurring time periods
The seasons change periodically throughout the year.
As estações mudam periodicamente ao longo do ano.
2.
to replace or substitute something on a scheduled or recurring basis
You should change the oil periodically to maintain your car's engine.
Você deve trocar o óleo periodicamente para manter o motor do seu carro.
Synonyms
alternate
rotate
cycle
vary intermittently
fluctuate regularly
Antonyms
remain constant
stay the same
remain unchanged
persist indefinitely
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
mudar periodicamente
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
mudar de tempos em tempos
colloquial alternative
Portugal
alterar periodicamente
more formal register in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
like clockwork
on a regular basis
at set intervals
time and time again
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