schedule gap

[ˈskɛdʒuːl ɡæp]
nounpl: schedule gaps
lacuna na agenda
1. An unoccupied period of time between scheduled events or appointments
There is a schedule gap of two hours between the morning meeting and lunch.
Há uma lacuna na agenda de duas horas entre a reunião da manhã e o almoço.
2. A break in a planned itinerary or timetable
The schedule gap allowed the team to prepare for the afternoon presentation.
A lacuna na agenda permitiu que a equipe se preparasse para a apresentação da tarde.
3. Free time available within a structured schedule
I have a schedule gap on Wednesday where I can fit in a doctor's appointment.
Tenho uma lacuna na minha agenda na quarta-feira para encaixar uma consulta médica.
In both Brazilian and American business contexts, 'schedule gap' is a neutral, professional term commonly used in corporate settings, education, and project management. Brazilians often use 'lacuna' in formal contexts while 'buraco' (literally 'hole') is used more casually in everyday conversation. The concept reflects modern time-management culture prevalent in urban business environments.
NYC Slang
open slot / gap in the calendar
Synonyms / Sinônimos
time gapfree slotbreak in scheduleopeningavailable timedowntime
Antonyms / Antônimos
packed schedulefull schedulebooked time

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
lacuna na agenda
Most common and formal usage
Brazil - Informal
buraco na agenda
Colloquial alternative, literally 'hole in the schedule'
Rio de Janeiro
espaço livre na agenda
Alternative phrasing emphasizing available space
São Paulo
brecha na agenda
Corporate and business environments
Portugal
intervalo na agenda
European Portuguese preference for 'intervalo'

Related Words

appointmentitinerarytimetabledowntimeintervalbreak

Related Idioms & Phrases

fill the gap
fit into a schedule gap
make use of a schedule gap
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