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quiet space

[ˈkwaɪ.ət speɪs]
nounpl: quiet spaces
espaço silencioso
1. A designated or found area designed to minimize noise and distractions, often used for relaxation, meditation, study, or mental health purposes
The library has a quiet space on the third floor for students who need to concentrate.
A biblioteca tem um espaço silencioso no terceiro andar para estudantes que precisam se concentrar.
2. A room or area where people can retreat to escape noise and find peace
Many workplaces now provide a quiet space for employees to decompress during breaks.
Muitos locais de trabalho agora oferecem um espaço silencioso para os funcionários relaxarem durante os intervalos.
Synonyms
peaceful areasilent roomtranquil spacesanctuaryrefuge
Antonyms
noisy spaceloud environmentbustling areachaotic space

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
espaço silencioso / espaço tranquilo
Common usage in urban and institutional settings
São Paulo
espaço tranquilo
Preferred in corporate and educational contexts
Rio de Janeiro
cantinho quieto / espaço de paz
More colloquial usage
Portugal
espaço silencioso / local tranquilo
Standard usage in institutional contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

find one's quiet space
in one's quiet space
create a quiet space
a moment of peace and quiet
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