close at hand

[kloʊs æt hænd]
adverbial phrase / adjective phrase
próximo, à mão, iminente
1. near in space; within easy reach or access
The store is close at hand, so we can walk there easily.
A loja fica próxima, então podemos ir a pé facilmente.
2. near in time; about to happen or occur soon
Winter is close at hand, and we need to prepare for the cold weather.
O inverno está próximo, e precisamos nos preparar para o frio.
3. readily available or accessible
Keep your phone close at hand during the meeting.
Mantenha seu telefone à mão durante a reunião.
This phrase is commonly used in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese to indicate proximity in space or time. In professional and academic contexts, it conveys preparedness and readiness. The expression maintains similar usage patterns across English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking cultures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
nearat handnearbywithin reachimminentapproachingforthcoming
Antonyms / Antônimos
far awaydistantremoteinaccessible

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
próximo, à mão, iminente
commonly used in everyday speech
Rio de Janeiro
perto, à mão
casual usage preferred
São Paulo
próximo, ao alcance
used in both formal and informal contexts
Portugal
perto, à mão, próximo
slightly more formal usage than in Brazil

Related Words

proximityaccessibleimminentconvenientnearby

Related Idioms & Phrases

have something close at hand
keep something close at hand
with winter close at hand
the end is close at hand
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