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short separation

[ʃɔːrt ˌsɛpəˈreɪʃən]
nounpl: short separations
separação breve
1. A brief period of time during which two people or entities are apart or divided
After a short separation, the couple reunited.
Após uma separação breve, o casal se reuniu.
2. In legal or marital context, a temporary period of living apart before divorce or reconciliation
They decided on a short separation to reconsider their relationship.
Eles decidiram por uma separação breve para reconsiderar seu relacionamento.
Synonyms
brief separationtemporary separationshort breakbrief parting
Antonyms
long separationpermanent separationreuniontogetherness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
separação breve
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
separação temporária
Alternative common usage
Portugal
separação breve
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

absence makes the heart grow fonder
time apart
trial separation
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