achievable things

[/əˈtʃiːvəbəl θɪŋz/]
noun phrasepl: achievable things
coisas alcançáveis
1. Objects, goals, or tasks that are possible to accomplish or attain through effort and within realistic constraints
Setting achievable things as milestones helps maintain motivation.
Estabelecer coisas alcançáveis como marcos ajuda a manter a motivação.
2. Results or outcomes that are feasible and within one's capability or resources
The project manager focused on achievable things rather than impossible dreams.
O gerente de projeto se concentrou em coisas alcançáveis em vez de sonhos impossíveis.
In both Brazilian and American business cultures, the emphasis on 'achievable things' reflects modern management philosophy (SMART goals - Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound). Brazilians often balance this pragmatic approach with optimism and flexibility, while American corporate culture tends to emphasize precise metrics and measurable outcomes.
NYC Slang
doable stuff; attainable goals; realistic targets
Synonyms / Sinônimos
attainable thingsfeasible thingsrealistic goalsreachable objectivesdoable tasks
Antonyms / Antônimos
impossible thingsunattainable thingsunrealistic goalsunfeasible tasksunreachable objectives

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
coisas alcançáveis
Most common and neutral term used in business and educational contexts
Rio de Janeiro
coisas que dá pra conseguir
More colloquial, informal expression
São Paulo
objetivos viáveis
Often used in corporate and professional settings
Portugal
coisas exequíveis
More formal and literary variation, less common in everyday speech

Related Words

achievementgoal-settingfeasibilitycapabilityaccomplishmentsuccess

Related Idioms & Phrases

reach for the stars but keep your feet on the ground
set the bar high but not too high
bite off what you can chew
one step at a time
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