postponed event

[pəˈspoʊnd ɪˈvɛnt]
noun phrasepl: postponed events
evento adiado
1. A scheduled event that has been moved to a later date or time
The postponed event will now take place next month instead of this week.
O evento adiado agora acontecerá no próximo mês em vez desta semana.
2. An occurrence that was delayed due to unforeseen circumstances
Due to bad weather, the concert became a postponed event.
Devido ao mau tempo, o concerto tornou-se um evento adiado.
In Brazilian culture, postponed events are common and often announced through multiple channels (social media, WhatsApp groups, official websites). The term 'evento adiado' is widely understood and frequently used in contexts ranging from concerts and sports events to business conferences. In the US, postponement is typically formal and documented, with clear rescheduling dates provided to maintain credibility.
NYC Slang
pushed event, rain check
Synonyms / Sinônimos
delayed eventrescheduled eventdeferred eventsuspended event
Antonyms / Antônimos
scheduled eventcancelled eventheld eventupcoming event

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
evento adiado
Most common and standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
evento adiado / evento remarcado
Both forms are used; remarcado emphasizes rescheduling
Rio de Janeiro
evento adiado
Standard usage, sometimes informally called 'evento pra depois'
Portugal
evento adiado / evento apregoado
Standard Portuguese uses 'adiado'; less common regional variation

Related Words

rescheduledeferpostponedelayadjournmentcancellation

Related Idioms & Phrases

on hold
on the back burner
to be rescheduled
até novo aviso (until further notice in Portuguese)
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