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descanso conveniente
[dɛʃˈkɐ̃su kõvɛniˈẽtɨ]
noun phrase
masculine
pl: descansos convenientes
convenient rest; opportune break
1.
A rest or break that occurs at an appropriate or suitable time; a timely pause
After the long meeting, a convenient rest was much needed.
Depois da longa reunião, um descanso conveniente era muito necessário.
2.
A scheduled break or intermission that fits well into a routine or schedule
The lunch break serves as a convenient rest for workers.
A pausa para almoço funciona como um descanso conveniente para os trabalhadores.
Synonyms
pausa oportuna
intervalo conveniente
repouso adequado
folga bem-vinda
Antonyms
descanso inconveniente
pausa inoportuna
intervalo inadequado
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
descanso conveniente
standard usage in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
descanso conveniente
commonly used; may also use 'pausa oportuna' or 'descanso adequado'
São Paulo
descanso conveniente
standard usage, sometimes shortened to 'um descanso' in casual speech
Related Idioms & Phrases
dar um descanso conveniente
aproveitar o descanso conveniente
tirar proveito de um descanso conveniente
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