preparation time
[/ˌprɛpəˈreɪʃən taɪm/]
nounpl: preparation times
tempo de preparação
1. the amount of time required to get something ready before it can be used or served
The recipe has a preparation time of 30 minutes before cooking.
A receita tem um tempo de preparação de 30 minutos antes do cozimento.
2. in sports, the time allocated for athletes or teams to warm up and organize before a competition begins
The team needs adequate preparation time before the match starts.
O time precisa de tempo de preparação adequado antes do jogo começar.
3. in business or work contexts, the time needed to organize materials, data, or resources before starting a task or project
Allow sufficient preparation time for the presentation.
Permita tempo de preparação suficiente para a apresentação.
In Brazil, 'tempo de preparação' is widely used in cooking shows, recipe websites, and professional kitchens. In the USA, 'prep time' is the more colloquial shortened version commonly seen on recipe cards and cooking applications. The concept reflects modern time-conscious culture where efficiency and planning are valued both in culinary and professional contexts.
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