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ordinary time

[/ˈɔːrdəneri taɪm/]
noun
tempo comum
1. In the Christian liturgical calendar, the period of the year that is not part of a major liturgical season such as Advent, Christmas, Lent, or Easter
During ordinary time, the church focuses on the teachings and miracles of Jesus.
Durante o tempo comum, a Igreja se concentra nos ensinamentos e milagres de Jesus.
2. Regular, standard time as opposed to special or holiday periods
In ordinary time, business hours remain consistent.
No tempo comum, o horário comercial permanece consistente.
Synonyms
regular timestandard timeweekdaytempo ordinário
Antonyms
liturgical seasonholidayfestive periodestação litúrgica

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tempo comum
Standard term used in Catholic liturgy
Portugal
tempo comum
Standard term used in Catholic liturgy, identical to Brazilian usage
General Brazilian
tempo ordinário
Alternative formal liturgical term
Portugal
tempo ordinário
Alternative formal liturgical term, used interchangeably with tempo comum

Related Idioms & Phrases

in ordinary time
during ordinary time
ordinary time Sundays
after ordinary time
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