midterm break
[/ˈmɪdtɜːrm breɪk/]
nounpl: midterm breaks
recesso de meio de semestre
1. A scheduled break or vacation period that occurs in the middle of an academic term or semester, typically lasting one to two weeks
Students are looking forward to the midterm break to rest and catch up on assignments.
Os alunos estão ansiosamente esperando pelo recesso de meio de semestre para descansar e recuperar as tarefas.
2. A period of time off from school or university studies that falls between the beginning and end of a semester
During midterm break, many students travel home to visit their families.
Durante o recesso de meio de semestre, muitos alunos viajam para casa para visitar suas famílias.
Midterm breaks are an important part of the academic calendar in North American universities and high schools, providing students with time to study for midterm exams, complete projects, or rest. In Brazil, similar breaks exist but may be less formally structured, with some institutions calling them 'recessos escolares'. The concept is more established in the USA and Canada due to the semester-based academic system.
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