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intervalo

[ĩ.tɛɾ.ˈva.lu]
nounmasculinepl: intervalos
interval
1. A space of time between two events or moments
There was a long interval between the two concerts.
Houve um longo intervalo entre os dois concertos.
2. A break or pause in an activity, such as in a performance or work
The actors took an interval during the play.
Os atores fizeram um intervalo durante a peça de teatro.
3. A space or distance between two things
Plant the seeds at regular intervals.
Plante as sementes em intervalos regulares.
4. In mathematics and music, a specific range or span
The interval between C and E in music is a third.
O intervalo entre Dó e Mi é uma terça na música.
Synonyms
pausadescansoespaçoperíodointerstício
Antonyms
continuidadeconsecutividade

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
intervalo
Standard usage for break or interval
Portugal
intervalo
Standard usage; may also use 'pausa' in some contexts
São Paulo
intervalo
Common in school and work contexts
Rio de Janeiro
intervalo
Standard usage, particularly in entertainment industry

Related Idioms & Phrases

a cada intervalo - at every interval
em intervalos regulares - at regular intervals
intervalo de tempo - time interval
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