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pastimes

[/ˈpɑːstaɪmz/]
nounpl: pastimes
passatempos
1. activities done regularly for enjoyment rather than work; hobbies or leisure activities
Reading and gardening are my favorite pastimes.
Ler e jardinagem são meus passatempos favoritos.
2. something that occupies one's time agreeably, especially during leisure hours
Playing chess is a popular pastime among intellectuals.
Jogar xadrez é um passatempo popular entre intelectuais.
Synonyms
hobbiesleisure activitiesrecreationsamusementsdiversions
Antonyms
worklaboroccupationduty

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
passatempos
most common term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
passatempos
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
passatempos
standard usage
Portugal
passatempos
standard usage; also 'entretenimentos'

Related Idioms & Phrases

way to pass the time
kill time
pass the time away
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