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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)
Synonyms
intensive courseaccelerated coursequick studybootcamp
Antonyms
long-term courseregular courseleisurely pace

Regional Variations

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

Related Idioms & Phrases

give someone a crash course in something
take a crash course in something
a crash course on the fly
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