intermitente
[ɪn.tɛɾ.mɪ.ˈtẽ.tʃi]
adjectivepl: intermitentes
intermittent
1. Occurring at irregular intervals; stopping and starting repeatedly
The intermittent rain lasted all afternoon.
A chuva intermitente durou toda a tarde.
2. Not continuous; characterized by breaks or pauses
He has had intermittent contact with his family.
Ele teve contato intermitente com sua família.
3. In medicine, occurring at intervals with periods of remission
The patient experiences intermittent fever.
O paciente experimenta febre intermitente.
Related Idioms & Phrases
chuva intermitente (intermittent rain)
trabalho intermitente (gig work, freelance work)
contato intermitente (on-and-off contact)
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