sporadic services
[/spəˈrædɪk ˈsɜrvɪsɪz/]
noun phrase
serviços esporádicos
1. Services that are provided irregularly, inconsistently, or at unpredictable intervals rather than on a regular scheduled basis
The bus company only offers sporadic services on weekends, making it difficult for residents to plan their trips.
A empresa de ônibus oferece apenas serviços esporádicos nos fins de semana, dificultando o planejamento de viagens dos moradores.
2. Occasional or infrequent provision of utilities, goods, or assistance
The water supply in the rural area was sporadic, with interruptions happening several times a month.
O abastecimento de água na área rural era esporádico, com interrupções ocorrendo várias vezes por mês.
This term is commonly used in Brazil and Portugal when discussing public transportation, utilities, and government services in less developed regions or during periods of economic difficulty. It reflects frustration with infrastructure challenges and is frequently cited in social commentary about service quality disparities between urban and rural areas.
NYC Slang
on-and-off service; hit-or-miss service
Related Idioms & Phrases
services few and far between
unreliable service at best
service when you least expect it
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