lengthy interval

[/ˈleŋθi ˈɪntərvəl/]
noun phrasepl: lengthy intervals
intervalo longo
1. A long period of time between two events or occurrences
After a lengthy interval of five years, they finally reunited.
Após um intervalo longo de cinco anos, eles finalmente se reencontraram.
2. An extended break or pause in an activity or process
There was a lengthy interval between the first and second act of the play.
Houve um intervalo longo entre o primeiro e segundo ato da peça.
3. A considerable gap or distance in space or time
The ships maintained a lengthy interval between them for safety.
Os navios mantinham um intervalo longo entre eles por segurança.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'intervalo longo' is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, particularly in entertainment (theater, cinema), transportation schedules, and general conversation. In American English, the phrase is standard in formal writing and everyday speech when referring to temporal gaps.
NYC Slang
long stretch; big gap
Synonyms / Sinônimos
long gapextended breakconsiderable pauseprotracted period
Antonyms / Antônimos
brief intervalshort breakquick pausefleeting moment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
intervalo longo
Most common and widely understood across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
intervalo comprido
Alternative colloquial usage, sometimes preferred in casual speech
São Paulo
intervalo prolongado
More formal alternative used in business and technical contexts
Portugal
intervalo extenso
Portuguese European variant, slightly more formal tone

Related Words

intervaldurationperiodhiatusgapbreakpause

Related Idioms & Phrases

after a lengthy interval of silence
with a lengthy interval between
lengthy interval of time
lengthy interval has passed
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