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space

[/speɪs/]
nounmasculinepl: spaces
espaço
1. The unlimited three-dimensional area in which all things exist and move
The universe extends through infinite space.
O universo se estende pelo espaço infinito.
2. A continuous area or expanse which is free, available, or unoccupied
There is not much space in this small apartment.
Não há muito espaço neste pequeno apartamento.
3. The distance between two things or points
Leave some space between the chairs.
Deixe um espaço entre as cadeiras.
4. Outer space; the expanse beyond Earth's atmosphere
Astronauts travel through space to reach distant planets.
Os astronautas viajam pelo espaço para alcançar planetas distantes.
5. A blank area or gap, especially on a written or printed page
Write your name in the space provided.
Escreva seu nome no espaço fornecido.
Synonyms
arearoomexpansedistancegap
Antonyms
crowdingconfinement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
espaço
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
espaço
Same as general usage; may use 'lugar' colloquially for physical space
São Paulo
espaço
Standard; business contexts often use 'espaço' for commercial spaces
Portugal
espaço
Standard usage; identical to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

space out - ficar alheio, desconcentrar-se
outer space - espaço sideral
breathing space - espaço para respirar, folga
personal space - espaço pessoal
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