intervalo de tempo, lacuna temporal, hiato temporal
1. A period of time between two events or moments; an interval or space in time
There was a significant time gap between the two meetings.
Havia um intervalo de tempo significativo entre as duas reuniões.
2. A missing or unaccounted period in a sequence of events or data
The detective discovered a time gap in the suspect's alibi.
O detetive descobriu uma lacuna temporal no álibi do suspeito.
3. The difference in time between when something happened and when it is reported or discovered
The time gap between the incident and the police report was three hours.
O hiato temporal entre o incidente e a denúncia à polícia foi de três horas.
The term 'time gap' is widely used in both Brazilian and American contexts, particularly in business, legal, scientific, and historical discussions. In Brazil, 'intervalo de tempo' is the most formal translation, while 'lacuna temporal' is preferred in academic and legal settings. The phrase 'fechar a lacuna temporal' (close the time gap) is commonly used in formal Portuguese.
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