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predictable wait

[/prɪˈdɪktəbəl weɪt/]
noun phrasepl: predictable waits
espera previsível
1. A delay or period of waiting that can be anticipated or expected based on patterns, experience, or previous occurrences
The predictable wait at rush hour made commuters plan their departures accordingly.
A espera previsível na hora de pico fez os passageiros planejarem suas saídas adequadamente.
2. A waiting period whose duration or occurrence is reasonable and can be foreseen
There's always a predictable wait when calling customer service on Monday mornings.
Sempre há uma espera previsível ao ligar para o atendimento ao cliente nas manhãs de segunda-feira.
NYC Slang
the usual wait
Synonyms
expected delayforeseeable waitanticipated delayroutine waitespera esperada
Antonyms
unexpected waitunpredictable delaysurprise waitespera inesperada

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
espera previsível
Most common translation in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
demora previsível
Alternative usage in São Paulo region
Portugal
espera previsível
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

expected to wait
par for the course
waiting game
como de costume
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