andamento

[ɐ̃dɐˈmẽtu]
nounmasculinepl: andamentos
progress, course, pace, tempo
1. The act of walking or moving forward; progression
The work is making good progress.
O trabalho está tendo um bom andamento.
2. The speed or pace at which something happens or develops
The project needs to maintain its current pace.
O projeto precisa manter seu andamento atual.
3. In music, the tempo or speed of a musical piece
The conductor set a brisk tempo for the symphony.
O maestro estabeleceu um andamento vivo para a sinfonia.
4. The course or direction of events or proceedings
The investigation is moving forward smoothly.
A investigação está tendo um andamento tranquilo.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'andamento' is frequently used in professional, legal, and administrative contexts to describe the status or progress of projects, cases, or procedures. It's a formal yet commonly used term in everyday Brazilian business language. In musical contexts, it's a standard term used in classical music instruction across Portuguese-speaking countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
progressoavançodesenvolvimentoritmovelocidademarchacursotempo
Antonyms / Antônimos
paradaparalisiaestagnaçãoretrocessoregressão

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
andamento
Standard usage across Brazil, commonly used in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
andamento
Frequently used in business and industrial contexts regarding project progress
Rio de Janeiro
andamento
Used colloquially to describe how things are proceeding or developing
Portugal
andamento
Less common than in Brazil; Portuguese speakers often prefer 'progresso' or 'marcha'

Related Words

andarandadorcaminharmovimentotrajetomarcha

Related Idioms & Phrases

em andamento - in progress, ongoing
levar adiante o andamento - to keep things moving forward
dar andamento a algo - to set something in motion
manter o andamento - to maintain pace/momentum
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