hurried parting

[/ˈhɜːrid ˈpɑːrtɪŋ/]
nounpl: hurried partings
despedida apressada
1. A quick or rushed goodbye between people who are separating, often due to time constraints or urgency
The hurried parting at the airport left them both feeling unsatisfied.
A despedida apressada no aeroporto deixou os dois insatisfeitos.
2. An abrupt or hastily conducted farewell without proper time for emotional closure
Their hurried parting meant they didn't get to say everything they wanted.
Sua despedida apressada significou que não conseguiram dizer tudo o que queriam.
This phrase is commonly used in both American and Brazilian contexts to describe the emotional awkwardness of leaving someone without adequate time for closure. In Brazilian culture, where personal relationships are highly valued, a hurried parting is often seen as regrettable and may warrant an apology or promise to reconnect soon.
NYC Slang
quick bounce / dip out / gotta run
Synonyms / Sinônimos
hasty goodbyerushed farewellquick partingabrupt separationbrief farewell
Antonyms / Antônimos
lingering farewellprolonged partingleisurely goodbyeunhurried partingformal farewell

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
despedida apressada
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
saída na pressa
colloquial alternative emphasizing the rush
São Paulo
despedida corrida
regional variant using 'corrida' (rushed)
Portugal
despedida precipitada
European Portuguese alternative with slightly more formal tone

Related Words

goodbyefarewellseparationdepartureadieuleave-taking

Related Idioms & Phrases

hit and run goodbye
say goodbye in a hurry
make a quick exit
rush off without saying properly goodbye
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