intermitentemente

[ɪn.tɛɾ.mi.ˈtẽ.tə.mẽ.tə]

adverb

intermittently

1. In a manner that stops and starts repeatedly; not continuously

The internet connection was working intermittently throughout the day.

A conexão de internet funcionava intermitentemente durante o dia todo.

2. At irregular intervals; sporadically

He visited the clinic intermittently for several months.

Ele visitava a clínica intermitentemente por vários meses.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

intermitentemente

Standard usage throughout Brazil

Portugal

intermitentemente

Standard usage in European Portuguese

funcionar intermitentemente

ocorrer intermitentemente

trabalhar intermitentemente

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