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rest period
[/rest ˈpɪriəd/]
noun
pl: rest periods
período de descanso
1.
A designated time interval during which a person stops work or activity to recover energy and refreshment
The workers are entitled to a 15-minute rest period every four hours.
Os trabalhadores têm direito a um período de descanso de 15 minutos a cada quatro horas.
2.
An interval between intense physical or mental exertion
During the rest period, athletes recover their strength before the next competition.
Durante o período de descanso, os atletas recuperam suas forças antes da próxima competição.
3.
A pause or break in a schedule or routine
We took a rest period in the afternoon to recharge.
Fizemos um período de descanso à tarde para recarregar as energias.
Synonyms
break
pause
recess
interval
downtime
time off
Antonyms
work period
activity
labor
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
período de descanso
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
Brazil
intervalo
Commonly used for school or work breaks
Portugal
período de repouso
More formal alternative, often used in legal or labor contexts
Brazil
pausa
Informal term, especially in casual workplace settings
Related Idioms & Phrases
take a load off
catch your breath
recharge your batteries
take five
grab a breather
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