spacing

• Substantivo que designa a distância ou o intervalo entre objetos, linhas ou elementos, muito usado em contextos de design, tipografia, impressão ou diagramação.

A noun referring to the amount of space between items, lines, or elements, often used in contexts like design, printing, or arrangement.

1. Distance between objectsB1formal

   The amount of space between items, lines, or elements.

   Distância entre objetos

   • The spacing between the trees allows plenty of sunlight.
   • Adjust the line spacing in your document for better readability.
   • Proper spacing between paragraphs improves the layout.

   Sinônimosclearancedistancegapintervalseparationspace

2. Typography spacingB2formalIT

   The arrangement and distance of letters, words, or lines in printed or digital text.

   Espaçamento tipográfico

   • The designer changed the kerning spacing for a modern look.
   • Good word spacing makes text easier to read.
   • The font has excellent character spacing.

   Antônimoscompressioncrowding

3. Arrangement in spaceB2formal

   The positioning or distribution of objects within an area.

   Disposição no espaço

   • The spacing of furniture in the room affects its feel.
   • Gardeners consider plant spacing for optimal growth.
   • The parking lot has wide spacing between vehicles.

   Sinônimosarrangementdistributionlayoutplacementpositioning

• Dispor ou distribuir coisas com intervalos ou espaços entre elas; separar ou organizar em intervalos regulares.

A verb meaning to arrange or position with spaces between items, or to divide into intervals.

1. Arrange with intervalsB1formal

   To position or arrange things with spaces between them.

   Espaçar com intervalos

   • Space the plants about 30 cm apart in the garden.
   • The teacher asked us to space our words evenly when writing.
   • They spaced the chairs evenly around the table.

   Sinônimosdistributeintersperseseparatespread

   Antônimoscompresscondensecrowdpack

2. Informal: Leave spaceB2informal

   To make room or leave space for something or someone.

   Abrir espaço

   • Space out the paragraphs in your essay.
   • Can you space me in for the meeting?
   • He spaced his appointments to avoid rushing.

   Sinônimosclearmove overvacate