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enough time

[ɪˈnʌf taɪm]
noun phrase
tempo suficiente
1. An adequate or sufficient amount of time to complete a task or activity
We didn't have enough time to finish the project before the deadline.
Não tínhamos tempo suficiente para terminar o projeto antes do prazo.
2. A duration that allows someone to do something without rushing
Give me enough time to prepare for the presentation.
Dê-me tempo suficiente para me preparar para a apresentação.
Synonyms
sufficient timeadequate timeample timeplenty of time
Antonyms
insufficient timelack of timenot enough timeshortage of time

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tempo suficiente
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
tempo suficiente
Standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
tempo suficiente
Standard usage
Portugal
tempo suficiente
Standard usage, may also use 'tempo bastante'

Related Idioms & Phrases

time flies
race against time
time will tell
make time
buy time
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