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interstício
[ĩ.tɛɾ.ˈsti.sju]
noun
masculine
pl: interstícios
interstice
1.
A small or narrow space between things; a gap or crevice
The light filtered through the interstices in the old wooden door.
A luz filtrava pelos interstícios da velha porta de madeira.
2.
In anatomy, a small space or gap between tissues or structures
The interstices between muscle fibers allow for nutrient exchange.
Os interstícios entre as fibras musculares permitem a troca de nutrientes.
3.
A pause or interval in time; a break
In the interstices of daily life, one can find moments of peace.
Nos interstícios da vida cotidiana, pode-se encontrar momentos de paz.
Synonyms
espaço
intervalo
lacuna
fenda
brecha
hiato
Antonyms
continuidade
preenchimento
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
interstício
Standard usage in medical and formal contexts
Portugal
interstício
Standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
nos interstícios de algo - in the gaps or spaces of something
interstício temporal - time interval or gap
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