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fleeting interruption
[ˈfliːtɪŋ ˌɪntərˈrʌpʃən]
noun phrase
feminine
pl: fleeting interruptions / interrupções passageiras
interrupção passageira
1.
A brief, momentary interruption that lasts only a short time; a temporary break in continuity or flow that quickly ends
The fleeting interruption during the presentation didn't affect the overall message.
A interrupção passageira durante a apresentação não afetou a mensagem geral.
2.
A sudden but short-lived disturbance or pause in an ongoing activity or process
Despite the fleeting interruption, the concert continued seamlessly.
Apesar da interrupção passageira, o concerto continuou sem problemas.
Synonyms
brief interruption
momentary pause
temporary break
short disruption
transient interruption
Antonyms
prolonged interruption
lengthy break
sustained disruption
continuous flow
uninterrupted continuation
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
interrupção passageira
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
interrupção rápida / interrupção fugaz
More colloquial variant
São Paulo
interrupção breve
Preferred in formal business contexts
Portugal
interrupção efémera / interrupção momentânea
European Portuguese preference for 'efémera' or 'momentânea'
Related Idioms & Phrases
a momentary lapse
a blip on the radar
a hiccup in the process
a brief respite
a flash in the pan
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