Portuguese

Noun

intervalo m (plural intervalos)

1. interval (distance in space)

   O intervalo entre as colunas é de dois metros.‎

   The interval between the columns is two meters.

2. interval (period of time)

   A copa acontece em intervalos de quatro anos.‎

   The cup takes place in four-year intervals.

3. (music) interval (difference in pitch between two notes)
4. intermission (a break between two performances or sessions)

   As emissoras de televisão mostram propagandas durante os intervalos.‎

   Television stations show advertisements during intermission.

5. pause, break

   Vou fazer um intervalo.‎

   I will take a break.

6. (sports) half-time

   O intervalo durou dez minutos.‎

   Half-time lasted ten minutes.

Spanish

Etymology

From Latin intervallum.

Noun

intervalo m ‎(plural intervalos)

1. interval, gap, break
2. (music) interval
3. (mathematics) interval
4. recess
5. intermission