typical wait

[ˈtɪp.ɪ.kəl weɪt]
noun phrasepl: typical waits
espera típica
1. The usual or expected amount of time one must wait in a given situation or location
The typical wait at that restaurant is about 45 minutes during dinner rush.
A espera típica naquele restaurante é de cerca de 45 minutos durante o horário de pico do jantar.
2. A duration of waiting that is considered normal or standard for a particular service or venue
A typical wait for a doctor's appointment is two weeks.
Uma espera típica para uma consulta médica é de duas semanas.
This phrase is commonly used in service industries in both the USA and Brazil to set customer expectations. In Brazil, acknowledging 'a espera típica' is considered polite and helps manage customer satisfaction, while in the USA it's often used in online reviews and service ratings.
NYC Slang
the usual wait
Synonyms / Sinônimos
average waitexpected waitstandard waitusual waiting timenormal delay
Antonyms / Antônimos
immediate serviceno waitinstant availabilityunexpected short wait

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
espera típica
Standard usage across all regions
Rio de Janeiro
espera normal
Common alternative phrasing
São Paulo
tempo de espera usual
More formal usage in business contexts
Portugal
espera habitual
Portuguese variant using 'habitual' instead of 'típica'

Related Words

waiting timedelayqueuepatienceservice time

Related Idioms & Phrases

expect a typical wait
the typical wait is...
despite the typical wait
reduce the typical wait
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