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temporary stop

[ˈtɛmpəreri stɑp]
nounpl: temporary stops
parada temporária
1. A brief cessation or interruption of movement, activity, or progress that is intended to be short-lived
The bus made a temporary stop at the station to pick up passengers.
O ônibus fez uma parada temporária na estação para pegar passageiros.
2. A scheduled or unscheduled halt that is not permanent
We took a temporary stop during our road trip to rest and refuel.
Fizemos uma parada temporária durante nossa viagem para descansar e abastecer.
Synonyms
brief stopshort haltintermissionpauselayoverstopover
Antonyms
permanent stopcontinuous movementnon-stop

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
parada temporária
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
parada rápida
Alternative informal expression meaning 'quick stop'
Rio de Janeiro
parada de momento
Colloquial expression meaning 'stop for the moment'
Portugal
paragem temporária
Portuguese European usage; 'paragem' is preferred over 'parada'

Related Idioms & Phrases

make a pit stop
stop in one's tracks
come to a halt
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