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extended pause
[ɪkˈstɛndɪd pɔːz]
noun
pl: extended pauses
pausa prolongada
1.
A longer than usual break or silence in speech, music, or action
The speaker took an extended pause before answering the difficult question.
O orador fez uma pausa prolongada antes de responder à pergunta difícil.
2.
In music or performance, a deliberate lengthening of silence for dramatic or aesthetic effect
The composer wrote an extended pause in the middle of the symphony for dramatic impact.
O compositor escreveu uma pausa prolongada no meio da sinfonia para criar impacto dramático.
3.
A temporary interruption or suspension of activity lasting longer than usual
Due to the weather, there was an extended pause in the construction work.
Devido ao clima, houve uma pausa prolongada no trabalho de construção.
Synonyms
long pause
extended silence
prolonged break
lengthy interruption
Antonyms
brief pause
short silence
quick break
momentary pause
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
pausa prolongada
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
pausa comprida
Colloquial variant sometimes used
São Paulo
pausa estendida
More formal, technical usage
Portugal
pausa prolongada
Standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
a pregnant pause
beat a hasty retreat
take a breather
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