halftime
word
Definition
The period of rest between the two halves of a sports game, such as football or basketball. It is also used to refer to the exact middle point of the game.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in sports contexts, especially team games with two halves. Can refer to both the break and the time marker. In American English, commonly used for football, basketball, and concerts.
Spanish: descanso (de partido) - medio tiempoPortuguese (BR): intervalo (de jogo) - metade do tempoPortuguese (PT): intervalo (do jogo) - metade do tempoChinese (Simplified): 中场休息Chinese (Traditional): 中場休息Hindi: हाफ़टाइम - मध्यांतरArabic: استراحة الشوطينBengali: হাফটাইমRussian: перерыв - середина матча (спорт)Japanese: ハーフタイムVietnamese: giờ nghỉ giữa hai hiệpKorean: 하프타임Turkish: devre arasıUrdu: وقفہ (کھیل)Indonesian: babak pertama berakhir - paruh waktu (olahraga)
Example Sentences
The players rest during halftime.
basic
We got snacks at halftime.
basic
The score was tied at halftime.
basic
They made big changes to the team at halftime.
natural
I usually use halftime to stretch and walk around.
natural
Their coach gives a motivating talk at halftime every match.
natural