mid-semester break

[/mɪd ˈsɛmɪstər breɪk/]
nounpl: mid-semester breaks
recesso de meio de semestre
1. A scheduled break or recess period that occurs in the middle of an academic semester, typically lasting a few days to a week
Students looked forward to the mid-semester break to catch up on their assignments.
Os alunos esperavam ansiosamente pelo recesso de meio de semestre para se recuperar nas tarefas.
2. A vacation period between the first and second halves of a school or university term
The mid-semester break gave us time to relax before the final exams.
O recesso de meio de semestre nos deu tempo para descansar antes das provas finais.
In the United States, mid-semester breaks are common in universities and high schools, typically lasting 1-2 weeks and allowing students to rest before final exams. In Brazil, the academic calendar varies by institution, but many universities have scheduled recesses. This break is culturally significant as a time for students to recover academically and mentally, travel, or work on pending assignments.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
mid-term breakspring breakfall breaksemester recessmidterm recess
Antonyms / Antônimos
continuous semesternon-stop classes

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
recesso de meio de semestre
Standard usage in Brazilian universities and schools
Rio de Janeiro
recesso escolar / pausa do semestre
Common colloquial variations used in Rio schools
São Paulo
recesso de meio de semestre / pausa acadêmica
Used in São Paulo's extensive education sector
Portugal
pausa de meio de semestre / interrupção letiva
Portuguese institutions may use different terminology; 'interrupção letiva' is more common

Related Words

semesteracademic calendarrecessvacationspring breakwinter breakfinals weekintersession

Related Idioms & Phrases

catch your breath during mid-semester break
make the most of mid-semester break
count down to mid-semester break
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