This is the 1539th most frequent Portuguese word.
intervalo
"Intervalo" means "interval" or "break" in English, referring to a pause or gap in time or space.
Here, 'intervalo' refers to a break or a pause that someone takes from activities to relax.
Preciso de um intervalo para descansar.
I need a break to rest.
In this case, 'intervalo' is used to indicate a short interruption during a program, dedicated to advertisements or commercials.
O intervalo comercial durou cinco minutos.
The commercial break lasted five minutes.
In this context, 'intervalo' describes a period of time or duration between two occurrences or events.