small span

[smɔːl spæn]
nounpl: small spans
pequeno intervalo / pequeno período / pequeno vão
1. A short period of time or duration
We only had a small span of time to complete the project.
Tínhamos apenas um pequeno intervalo de tempo para concluir o projeto.
2. A short distance or gap between two points
The bridge covers a small span across the creek.
A ponte cobre um pequeno vão sobre o córrego.
3. A brief or limited scope of something
His attention span was small, making it hard to focus on one task.
Seu poder de concentração era pequeno, dificultando a concentração em uma tarefa.
This term is used commonly in both Brazilian Portuguese and English in technical, architectural, and temporal contexts. In Brazil, diminutive forms (vãozinho, intervalinho) may be used casually in conversation to emphasize brevity.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
short periodbrief intervalshort distancesmall gaplimited scope
Antonyms / Antônimos
large spanlong periodextended durationwide distance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pequeno intervalo / pequeno vão / pequeno período
Common usage across Brazil for time and spatial contexts
Rio de Janeiro
pequeno intervalo / vão pequenininho
May use diminutive forms more frequently
São Paulo
pequeno intervalo / pequeno espaço
More formal business and technical contexts
Portugal
pequena amplitude / pequeno período
May use 'amplitude' in technical contexts

Related Words

spanintervaldurationdistancegapperiod

Related Idioms & Phrases

in a small span of time
within a small span
short-lived
brief moment
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