time slots
[/taɪm slɑːts/]
nounpl: time slots
horários disponíveis, faixas horárias, períodos de tempo
1. specific periods of time that are allocated or reserved for a particular activity or event
The doctor's office has several time slots available for appointments next week.
O consultório do médico tem vários horários disponíveis para agendamentos na próxima semana.
2. designated broadcast times for television or radio programs
The new TV show has been assigned a prime-time slot on Friday nights.
O novo programa de TV foi designado para um horário nobre nas noites de sexta-feira.
3. time periods allocated in a schedule for specific purposes such as meetings or classes
We need to book time slots for the conference presentations.
Precisamos reservar faixas horárias para as apresentações da conferência.
The term 'time slots' is widely used in both Brazilian and American English, particularly in healthcare, broadcasting, and corporate environments. In Brazil, it's commonly used in medical appointments (agendamento), television programming (grade de programação), and business meetings. The English term 'slot' is frequently borrowed in Portuguese, especially in media and tech industries, reflecting the influence of English in these sectors.
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