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narrow gaps

[ˈnæroʊ ɡæps]
noun phrasepl: narrow gaps
lacunas estreitas / brechas estreitas
1. Small spaces or intervals between objects or concepts; marginal differences or distances
There are still narrow gaps between the two candidates in the election polls.
Ainda há brechas estreitas entre os dois candidatos nas pesquisas eleitorais.
2. Limited opportunities or small openings that allow passage or access
The narrow gaps in the fence allowed the cat to escape.
As lacunas estreitas na cerca permitiram que o gato escapasse.
3. Small differences in performance, scores, or measurements
The narrow gaps in test scores suggest that students have similar abilities.
As diferenças estreitas nas notas dos testes sugerem que os alunos têm habilidades semelhantes.
Synonyms
small spacestight spacesslim marginsslim openingsminor gapsslight differences
Antonyms
wide gapslarge spacesbig openingssubstantial differences

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
brechas estreitas / lacunas pequenas
Commonly used in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
brechas estreitas
Preferred in business and technical discussions
Rio de Janeiro
lacunas estreitas / frestas pequenas
Both terms are used interchangeably
Portugal
espaços estreitos / fendas pequenas
Slightly different vocabulary preferences

Related Idioms & Phrases

narrow the gap
bridging the gap
close the gap
widen the gap
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