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diversions

[/daɪˈvɜːrʒənz/]
nounfemininepl: diversions
desvios
1. The action of turning something aside or from its course
The traffic diversions caused delays on the highway.
Os desvios de tráfego causaram atrasos na estrada.
2. Something that distracts attention from what is important; a distraction
The scandal served as a diversion from the government's economic failures.
O escândalo serviu como um desvio de atenção dos fracassos econômicos do governo.
3. An activity or hobby engaged in for pleasure or entertainment
Reading is one of my favorite diversions.
A leitura é uma das minhas diversões favoritas.
4. A military or tactical maneuver to distract an enemy
The diversions allowed the main force to advance undetected.
Os desvios permitiram que a força principal avançasse sem ser detectada.
NYC Slang
side hustle (when referring to secondary activities); setup (when referring to a distraction)
Synonyms
distractionsdetoursamusementsentertainmentsreroutes
Antonyms
focusconcentrationdirectness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desvios, diversões
Both forms used; 'desvios' for traffic/routes, 'diversões' for entertainment
São Paulo
desvios, diversões
Standard usage consistent with general Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
desvios, diversões
Colloquially may use 'diversão' (singular) more frequently for entertainment
Portugal
desvios, diversões
'Desvios' preferred for traffic/routes; 'diversões' for entertainment and leisure activities

Related Idioms & Phrases

a diversion tactic
create a diversion
as a diversion
traffic diversions
military diversion
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