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.
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