short-range

[/ʃɔːrt reɪndʒ/]
adjective
de curto alcance
1. covering or effective over a short distance
The short-range missiles can only hit targets within 100 kilometers.
Os mísseis de curto alcance só conseguem atingir alvos dentro de 100 quilômetros.
2. relating to or intended for a short period of time or near future
The company developed a short-range plan to improve sales this quarter.
A empresa desenvolveu um plano de curto prazo para melhorar as vendas neste trimestre.
3. operating at close range
This short-range weapon is effective in close combat situations.
Esta arma de curto alcance é eficaz em situações de combate próximo.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'short-range' is commonly used in military, business, and planning discourse. In Brazil, the distinction between 'curto alcance' (physical distance) and 'curto prazo' (time period) is important and consistently maintained. This term is frequently encountered in corporate planning, weather forecasting, and military discussions in both cultures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
close-rangenear-rangeshort-termimmediate
Antonyms / Antônimos
long-rangelong-termdistant

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
de curto alcance
most common translation for distance-related usage
General Brazilian
de curto prazo
most common translation for time-related usage
Portugal
de curto alcance
identical usage as in Brazil
Portugal
de curto prazo
identical usage as in Brazil for temporal contexts

Related Words

rangedistanceproximitytimeframemedium-rangelong-range

Related Idioms & Phrases

short-range forecast
short-range goals
short-range strategy
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