time delay
[/taɪm dɪˈleɪ/]
nounpl: time delays
atraso temporal
1. A period of waiting or postponement between two events or actions
There was a time delay of two hours between the announcement and the actual event.
Houve um atraso temporal de duas horas entre o anúncio e o evento propriamente dito.
2. In technology and communications, the interval between transmission and reception of a signal
The satellite connection has a time delay that makes real-time conversations difficult.
A conexão de satélite tem um atraso temporal que dificulta as conversas em tempo real.
3. A deliberate postponement or scheduling gap designed into a system or process
The system includes a time delay of 30 seconds before the alarm sounds.
O sistema inclui um atraso temporal de 30 segundos antes do alarme soar.
In Brazil, 'atraso temporal' is frequently used in technology, telecommunications, and engineering contexts. The concept is particularly relevant in discussions about internet quality, satellite communications, and automated systems. In the USA, the term is standard in technical documentation and everyday communication about digital services and network performance.
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