larger gap
[ˈlɑːrdʒər ɡæp]
noun phrasepl: larger gaps
lacuna maior
1. A space, interval, or difference that is greater in size or extent than another; a more substantial separation or void
There is a larger gap between the two income brackets than previously anticipated.
Há uma lacuna maior entre as duas faixas de renda do que se anticipava anteriormente.
2. An increased disparity or inequality in a measurable category
The larger gap in test scores between schools highlights educational inequality.
A lacuna maior nas notas de teste entre as escolas destaca a desigualdade educacional.
3. A widened break or opening in physical or abstract space
A larger gap appeared in the wall after the earthquake.
Uma lacuna maior apareceu na parede após o terremoto.
In Brazil, 'lacuna' is frequently used in academic, economic, and social contexts to discuss disparities in income, education, and opportunity. The term reflects concerns about inequality (desigualdade) that are prominent in Brazilian public discourse. In the USA, 'gap' is commonly used in phrases like 'achievement gap' and 'wage gap' in policy discussions.
NYC Slang
bigger space / wider gap - used without regional modification
Related Idioms & Phrases
bridge the gap - fechar a lacuna
close the gap - reduzir a lacuna
widen the gap - ampliar a lacuna
the gap is widening - a lacuna está aumentando
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