gap

a space between two things or people, especially when it is large or noticeable

brecha, hueco, espacio entre

• there is a gap between something and something

Collocations gap in the wall · gap between two people

• There's a big gap between the door and the floor.

  Hay una gran brecha entre la puerta y el suelo.

a period of time when something does not happen or is not available

intervalo, período de tiempo sin actividad

• there is a gap in something

Collocations gap in the schedule · gap in employment history

• There's a two-week gap between courses.

  Hay un intervalo de dos semanas entre los cursos.

a difference or disagreement, especially in opinions or attitudes

brecha, diferencia, desacuerdo

• there is a gap between something and something

Collocations gap between generations · gap in understanding

• There's a huge gap between what people say and what they do.

  Hay una gran brecha entre lo que la gente dice y lo que hace.

(in sports) a jump over something, especially in gymnastics or horse riding

salto, zancada

• take a gap

Collocations gap on the pommel horse · gap over a fence

• She took a huge gap and landed perfectly.

  Ella hizo un gran salto y aterrizó perfectamente.

(informal) an opportunity to do something, especially when it is not expected or planned

oportunidad, chance

• there's a gap for something

Collocations gap in the market · gap to fill

• There's a real gap for a new restaurant here.

  Hay una gran oportunidad para un nuevo restaurante aquí.