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recesso
[ʁe.ˈse.su]
noun
masculine
pl: recessos
recess
1.
A period of time when activities are temporarily stopped or suspended, especially in schools or legislative bodies
The school declared a two-week recess for the holidays.
A escola declarou um recesso de duas semanas para as férias.
2.
A recessed or indented area; a nook or alcove
There was a small recess in the wall where they placed a statue.
Havia um pequeno recesso na parede onde colocaram uma estátua.
3.
A break or intermission from work or duties
During the afternoon recess, children played in the schoolyard.
Durante o recesso à tarde, as crianças brincavam no pátio da escola.
Synonyms
pausa
intervalo
férias
suspensão
interrupção
Antonyms
continuação
prosseguimento
retomada
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
recesso
Standard usage for academic and legislative breaks
Portugal
recesso
Less common; 'pausa' or 'intervalo' are more frequently used
Brazil
férias
Often used interchangeably for longer breaks, particularly school holidays
Related Idioms & Phrases
recesso parlamentar - parliamentary recess
recesso escolar - school recess/break
em recesso - in recess/on break
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