periodically

• Advérbio que significa «em intervalos regulares» ou «de vez em quando». Descreve ações ou eventos que se repetem ao longo de um determinado período, frequentemente com periodicidade previsível ou planejada.

An adverb meaning "at regular intervals" or "from time to time." It describes actions or events that occur repeatedly over a period of time, often with a predictable or scheduled pattern.

1. At regular intervalsB2formal

   Occurring or happening repeatedly with a fixed or predictable time between occurrences.

   Periodicamente

   • The equipment is checked periodically to ensure it is working properly.
   • She visits her dentist periodically for a check-up.
   • The newsletter is published periodically, usually every month.

   Sinônimosevenlyrecurrentlyregularlyrhythmicallysteadilysystematically

   Antônimosinfrequentlyirregularlyrandomlyrarelysporadically

2. From time to timeB2formal

   Occurring occasionally, but not necessarily at fixed intervals.

   Periodicamente

   • Periodically, the team reviews its progress.
   • He periodically checks his email for important messages.
   • The system updates itself periodically to fix bugs.

   Sinônimosat timesfrom time to timeintermittentlynow and againoccasionallyon occasiononce in a whilesometimessporadically

   Antônimosalwaysconstantlycontinuouslyever