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short period
[/ʃɔːrt ˈpɪəriəd/]
noun phrase
pl: short periods
período curto
1.
A brief or limited span of time
We stayed in Paris for a short period.
Ficamos em Paris por um período curto.
2.
A temporary duration or interval
The project will be completed in a short period.
O projeto será concluído em um período curto.
3.
A menstrual cycle or menstruation
She has a short period each month.
Ela tem um período curto todo mês.
Synonyms
brief time
short span
short interval
short duration
little while
Antonyms
long period
extended duration
lengthy span
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
período curto
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
período curto
No significant regional variation
São Paulo
período curto
No significant regional variation
Portugal
período breve
Slightly more formal alternative in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
for a short period
in a short period of time
over a short period
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