crash course

[/kræʃ kɔːrs/]

nounpl: crash courses

curso intensivo

1. A short, intensive course of study or training designed to teach essential skills or knowledge in a limited time

I took a crash course in Spanish before my trip to Mexico.

Fiz um curso intensivo de espanhol antes de minha viagem ao México.

2. A rapid or accelerated introduction to a subject or skill

She gave me a crash course in using the new software.

Ela me deu uma aula rápida sobre como usar o novo software.

NYC Slang

crash course / speed run (informal alternative in Gen Z NYC slang)

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General Brazilian

curso intensivo

Most common usage across Brazil

São Paulo

curso acelerado

Alternative term also used in business contexts

Portugal

curso intensivo

Standard Portuguese equivalent

give someone a crash course in something

take a crash course in something

a crash course on the fly

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