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intervalo oportuno

[in-ter-VAH-lu o-por-TOO-nu]
noun phrasemasculinepl: intervalos oportunos
timely interval / opportune break
1. A pause, break, or gap that occurs at an appropriate or advantageous moment
The intervalo oportuno allowed the team to regroup and adjust their strategy.
O intervalo oportuno permitiu que o time se reagrupasse e ajustasse sua estratégia.
2. A well-timed intermission or pause in an activity, performance, or work
The speaker provided an intervalo oportuno before discussing the controversial topic.
O palestrante forneceu um intervalo oportuno antes de discutir o tópico controverso.
Synonyms
pausa oportunaintervalo apropriadopausa convenientemomento propício
Antonyms
intervalo inoportunopausa inadequadamomento inapropriado

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
intervalo oportuno
Standard usage; commonly used in sports and performance contexts
Portugal
intervalo oportuno
Standard usage; may also use 'pausa bem-vinda' or 'intervalo conveniente'

Related Idioms & Phrases

num intervalo oportuno - at an opportune moment
aproveitar um intervalo oportuno - to take advantage of a timely break
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