noun phrasepl: large gaps
grande lacuna; grande abertura; grande intervalo
1. a significant space or opening between two things; a considerable distance or separation
There is a large gap between the two buildings.
Há uma grande lacuna entre os dois edifícios.
2. a substantial difference or disparity between two things, often regarding performance, ability, or status
The large gap in wages between men and women remains a concern.
A grande lacuna nos salários entre homens e mulheres continua sendo uma preocupação.
3. a period of time with no activity or events; a noticeable interruption
There was a large gap in her career when she took time off to raise her children.
Houve uma grande lacuna em sua carreira quando ela tirou tempo para criar seus filhos.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'large gap' is frequently used in discussions about inequality (wage gaps, educational gaps, wealth gaps) and has become prominent in social and political discourse. In Portugal and Brazil, the term 'lacuna' is more academic, while 'abertura' or 'buraco' may be more colloquial depending on the context.
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