separate lines

[ˈsɛp.ər.ət laɪnz]
noun phrase
linhas separadas
1. distinct or individual lines that are not connected or touching each other
Please write each answer on separate lines.
Por favor, escreva cada resposta em linhas separadas.
2. lines that are divided or kept apart by space or other means
The document showed the data in separate lines for clarity.
O documento mostrou os dados em linhas separadas para maior clareza.
3. in formatting or programming, text or code that appears on different rows
Each command should be on a separate line in the script.
Cada comando deve estar em uma linha separada no script.
This phrase is commonly used in educational, technical, and business contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In digital communication and coding, 'separate lines' is a standard instruction in both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking environments. It reflects the globalization of technology and standardized formatting practices.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
distinct linesindividual linesdivided linesdifferent lines
Antonyms / Antônimos
consecutive linesconnected linesmerged linescombined lines

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
linhas separadas
standard usage in written and technical contexts
Rio de Janeiro
linhas separadas
common in educational and formal settings
São Paulo
linhas separadas
frequent in business and technical documentation
Portugal
linhas separadas
identical usage; standard Portuguese

Related Words

line breakparagraphspacingformattingrowbreak

Related Idioms & Phrases

read between the lines
on the same line
draw the line
lines of work
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