shared time

[/ʃɛrd taɪm/]
nounpl: shared times
tempo compartilhado
1. Time spent together by two or more people; quality time shared between individuals
The parents cherished their shared time with their grandchildren.
Os pais valorizavam o tempo compartilhado com seus netos.
2. In education, a scheduling arrangement where a teacher or specialist works with multiple classes or schools during a week
The speech therapist worked on shared time between three different schools.
A fonoaudióloga trabalhava em tempo compartilhado entre três escolas diferentes.
3. A custody arrangement where both parents spend equal or significant time with their child
After the divorce, they agreed to shared time with their son.
Após o divórcio, acordaram em tempo compartilhado com seu filho.
4. In computing, simultaneous access or use of a resource by multiple users
The software enables shared time on collaborative projects.
O software permite tempo compartilhado em projetos colaborativos.
In Brazil, 'tempo compartilhado' is widely used in family law, education, and workplace contexts. It reflects the cultural emphasis on family bonding and collaborative work. The term became more prevalent in Brazilian legal discourse following changes to family law regarding custody arrangements. In educational settings, it's common to refer to 'professores em tempo compartilhado' (shared-time teachers) who work across multiple schools, particularly in public education.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
quality timejoint timeshared momentsmutual timeco-parenting timecollaborative time
Antonyms / Antônimos
alone timeprivate timesolo timeexclusive timeisolated time

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tempo compartilhado
Standard term used across Brazil, common in family and educational contexts
São Paulo
tempo compartilhado / tempo dividido
Both terms used; 'tempo dividido' sometimes preferred in custody discussions
Rio de Janeiro
tempo compartilhado
Standard usage, often used in family law discussions
Portugal
tempo partilhado
Portuguese spelling variation; commonly used in educational and family contexts

Related Words

co-parentingcustody arrangementquality timeshared custodytime managementcollaborationtogetherness

Related Idioms & Phrases

spend quality time together
make time for someone
quality over quantity
shared moments create bonds
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