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vacant space

[/ˈveɪkənt speɪs/]
nounpl: vacant spaces
espaço vago
1. An unoccupied or empty area; a space that is not filled or occupied
The vacant space in the parking lot could fit three more cars.
O espaço vago no estacionamento poderia acomodar mais três carros.
2. An empty room or area available for rent or use
There is a vacant space available in the office building downtown.
Há um espaço vago disponível no prédio de escritórios no centro da cidade.
3. A gap or opening in a structure or arrangement
He filled in the vacant space on the shelf with new books.
Ele preencheu o espaço vago na prateleira com livros novos.
Synonyms
empty spaceunoccupied areagapvoidopening
Antonyms
occupied spacefilled space

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
espaço vago
Most common usage in Brazil
Brazil
espaço vazio
Alternative, equally common in informal contexts
Brazil
vaga
Used specifically for job openings or parking spots
Portugal
espaço vago
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

fill a vacant space - preencher um espaço vago
leave a vacant space - deixar um espaço vago
vast vacant space - espaço vago imenso
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