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temporary peace

[/ˈtɛmpəreri piːs/]
nounpl: temporary peaces
paz temporária
1. A state of cease-fire or truce between conflicting parties that is expected to be of limited duration
The two nations agreed to a temporary peace while negotiations continued.
As duas nações concordaram com uma paz temporária enquanto as negociações continuavam.
2. A brief period of calm or absence of conflict before resumption of hostilities
The temporary peace allowed refugees to escape the war zone.
A paz temporária permitiu que os refugiados escapassem da zona de guerra.
Synonyms
truceceasefirearmisticetemporary truceshort-lived peaceprovisional peace
Antonyms
warconflicthostilitiesperpetual peacelasting peace

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
paz temporária
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
paz temporária
Same as general Brazilian usage
São Paulo
paz temporária
Same as general Brazilian usage
Portugal
paz temporária
Standard usage; may also use 'tregua' in military contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

the calm before the storm
a lull in the fighting
breathing room
a respite from conflict
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