temporary basis

[/ˈtɛmpəreri ˈbeɪsɪs/]
noun phrasepl: temporary bases
base temporária
1. a condition or arrangement that is intended to last for a limited period of time, not permanently
The company hired him on a temporary basis while they searched for a permanent employee.
A empresa o contratou em base temporária enquanto procurava um funcionário permanente.
2. a foundational arrangement or framework that is provisional in nature
The agreement was established on a temporary basis pending final negotiations.
O acordo foi estabelecido em base temporária aguardando negociações finais.
This phrase is commonly used in both American and Brazilian business environments when discussing employment contracts, rental agreements, and institutional arrangements. In Brazil, it's frequently seen in formal employment documents and labor negotiations, reflecting the importance of clearly distinguishing between temporary and permanent employment status under Brazilian labor law.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
provisional basisinterim basisshort-term basistentative arrangementtemporary arrangement
Antonyms / Antônimos
permanent basisindefinite basislong-term basis

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
base temporária
most common usage in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
base temporária
standard business and legal terminology
Rio de Janeiro
base temporária
consistent with general Brazilian usage
Portugal
base temporária
similar usage; may also use 'em regime de caráter temporário'

Related Words

temporarytemporary contractprovisionalinterimshort-term

Related Idioms & Phrases

on a temporary basis
on a short-term basis
for the time being
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