agile team

[ˈædʒ.aɪl tim]
nounpl: agile teams
equipe ágil
1. A group of professionals working collaboratively using agile methodology, characterized by flexibility, iterative development, and rapid response to change
Our agile team delivered the software update two weeks ahead of schedule.
Nossa equipe ágil entregou a atualização do software duas semanas antes do prazo.
2. A self-organizing team that prioritizes individuals and interactions, working software, customer collaboration, and responding to change
The agile team holds daily standups to ensure everyone is aligned on project goals.
A equipe ágil realiza reuniões diárias para garantir que todos estejam alinhados com os objetivos do projeto.
The concept of agile teams has become central to software development and project management culture in both Brazil and the USA since the early 2000s. In Brazil, particularly in tech hubs like São Paulo, the adoption of agile methodologies has grown significantly with multinational tech companies and startups. The English term is often used directly in Portuguese-speaking tech environments, though 'equipe ágil' is the standard formal translation. In the USA, agile team structures are now standard practice across industries beyond software development.
NYC Slang
agile crew; just call it 'the team' in most contexts
Synonyms / Sinônimos
scrum teamcross-functional teamself-organizing teamdevelopment team
Antonyms / Antônimos
waterfall teamhierarchical teamrigid teamtraditional team

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
equipe ágil
Standard usage in tech companies and startups across Brazil
São Paulo
equipe ágil / time ágil
Both terms used interchangeably in the tech hub; 'time' is increasingly common in corporate environments
Rio de Janeiro
equipe ágil
Formal usage; sometimes abbreviated as 'equipe' in casual contexts
Portugal
equipa ágil
Uses 'equipa' (Portuguese spelling) instead of 'equipe'; widely adopted in tech sector

Related Words

agile methodologyscrum mastersprintiterative developmentDevOps team

Related Idioms & Phrases

move fast and break things
fail fast
sprint toward the finish line
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