This is the 4917th most frequent Portuguese word.
hiato
"Hiato" in Portuguese refers to a hiatus, a break or gap, or in linguistics, the occurrence of two consecutive vowel sounds in separate syllables.
Used metaphorically to describe a gap or pause in activity.
O hiato entre turnos foi usado para descanso e preparação.
The hiatus between shifts was used for rest and preparation.
Used linguistically to describe a phonological phenomenon in language.
Na palavra 'saída', o hiato ocorre entre as vogais 'a' e 'í'.
In the word 'saída', the hiatus occurs between the vowels 'a' and 'í'.
Used to describe an interruption or pause in a professional or creative process.