1. A brief period of absence from work or duty, typically lasting from a few hours to a few days
The employee requested a short leave to attend a family emergency.
O funcionário solicitou uma licença curta para atender a uma emergência familiar.
2. A temporary break or time off granted by an employer, shorter than regular vacation or annual leave
He took a short leave in the middle of the project to recover from illness.
Ele tirou uma licença curta no meio do projeto para se recuperar da doença.