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off time

[/ɔːf taɪm/]
nounpl: off times
tempo livre
1. Time when someone is not working; leisure time or break time from work
I enjoy spending my off time with family and friends.
Gosto de passar meu tempo livre com família e amigos.
2. Period when a business or establishment is closed or not operating
The restaurant is closed during off time in the afternoon.
O restaurante está fechado durante o tempo de fechamento à tarde.
3. In sports, time when a player is not actively playing in a game
Athletes use their off time to recover and train.
Os atletas usam seu tempo fora de jogo para se recuperar e treinar.
Synonyms
leisure timefree timedowntimebreak time
Antonyms
work timeon timepeak time

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tempo livre
Most common usage
São Paulo
tempo livre / horário de folga
Both terms are widely used
Portugal
tempo livre / tempo de folga
Preferred term is 'tempo de folga' in professional contexts
Rio de Janeiro
tempo livre
Casual usage predominates

Related Idioms & Phrases

make the most of one's off time
off time activities
during off time hours
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