time

• Substantivo que designa o fluxo contínuo e indefinido da existência e dos eventos, abrangendo passado, presente e futuro, considerado como um todo.

A noun referring to the indefinite continued progress of existence and events in the past, present, and future, regarded as a whole.

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1. Duration or periodA1formal

   The indefinite continued progress of existence and events in the past, present, and future.

   Tempo

   • Time flies when you're having fun.
   • We don't have much time before the train leaves.
   • She spent a long time studying for the exam.

   Sinônimosdurationintervalperiodspanspellstretchtermwhile

2. Specific momentA1formal

   A particular point or moment in time.

   Momento específico

   • What time is the meeting?
   • It's time to go home.
   • Call me at a convenient time.

   Sinônimoshourinstantjunctureminutemomentoccasionpoint

3. A2informal

   An opportunity or occasion to do something.

   Oportunidade

   • This is your time to shine.
   • Have a good time at the party.
   • It's time for a change.

   Sinônimoschancemomentoccasionopeningopportunity

4. Period in historyB1formal

   A particular period or era in history.

   Período na história

   • Ancient times were very different from today.
   • In medieval times, knights were common.
   • Modern times have brought many technological advances.

   Sinônimosageepocheraperiod

• Verbo usado para medir, registrar ou escolher o momento de uma ação ou evento.

A verb used to measure, record, or choose the moment for an action or event.

1. Measure durationB1formal

   To measure the amount of time taken by an action or process.

   Medir o tempo

   • She timed how long it took to run the race.
   • The coach timed the athletes' sprints.
   • He timed his speech to be exactly five minutes.

   Sinônimosclockcountmeasuremeter

2. Choose the right momentB2formal

   To plan or choose the moment for something to happen.

   Escolher o momento certo

   • They timed their arrival perfectly for the party.
   • You need to time your jump just right.
   • She timed the announcement to coincide with the news.

   Sinônimosarrangecoordinateplanscheduleset

3. Set a timerA2informal

   To set a device to measure or control a period of time.

   Marcar o tempo

   • Time the eggs for ten minutes.
   • He timed the oven to turn off automatically.
   • Time your workout intervals carefully.

   Sinônimospresetprogramscheduleset