noun phrasepl: vast voids
vasto vazio
1. An extremely large, empty space or expanse with nothing in it; a feeling of extreme emptiness or absence
After losing his job, he felt a vast void in his life.
Depois de perder seu emprego, ele sentia um vasto vazio em sua vida.
2. In literal contexts, a massive empty space or gap, often used in scientific or poetic language
The astronauts stared into the vast void of space.
Os astronautas olhavam fixamente para o vasto vazio do espaço.
3. A profound absence or lack of something essential
There was a vast void where meaningful conversation should have been.
Havia um vasto vazio onde deveria haver uma conversa significativa.
The phrase 'vast void' is commonly used in both English and Portuguese to express emotional absence, existential emptiness, and metaphorical or literal spatial voidness. In Brazilian culture, it often appears in literature and philosophical discussions about loss and meaning. In American English, it's frequently used in psychology and self-help contexts to describe emotional gaps left by loss or absence.
Related Idioms & Phrases
fill the void - preencher o vazio
into the void - para o vazio
stare into the abyss - olhar para o abismo
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