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duration
[/djuˈreɪʃən/]
noun
feminine
pl: durations / durações
duração
1.
The length of time that something lasts or continues
The duration of the meeting was two hours.
A duração da reunião foi de duas horas.
2.
The period of time during which something exists or happens
For the duration of the contract, you must maintain confidentiality.
Durante a duração do contrato, você deve manter confidencialidade.
3.
In music, the length of time a note is held
The duration of each note affects the rhythm.
A duração de cada nota afeta o ritmo.
Synonyms
length
span
period
term
extent
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
duração
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
duração
Common in business and formal contexts
Portugal
duração
Standard European Portuguese equivalent
Related Idioms & Phrases
for the duration - durante todo o tempo/período
duration of time - período de tempo
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