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extended break

[ɪkˈstɛndɪd breɪk]
nounpl: extended breaks
pausa prolongada
1. A longer-than-usual period of time away from work, school, or regular activities
After working for six months straight, she took an extended break to travel.
Depois de trabalhar seis meses seguidos, ela tirou uma pausa prolongada para viajar.
2. A vacation or leave period that is longer than typical breaks
The company allows employees to take an extended break during the summer.
A empresa permite que os funcionários tirem uma pausa prolongada durante o verão.
3. An interruption in activity lasting considerably longer than standard breaks
Students enjoyed an extended break between semesters.
Os alunos aproveitaram uma pausa prolongada entre os semestres.
Synonyms
long breakextended vacationprolonged breakextended leavesabbatical
Antonyms
short breakbrief pausequick breakminor interruption

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pausa prolongada
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
recesso longo
Common in educational and professional contexts
São Paulo
férias estendidas
Often used in corporate settings
Portugal
pausa alargada
More formal alternative used in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

take a breather
take time off
step away from
time out
sabbatical
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