beginning stages
[/bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ ˈsteɪdʒɪz/]
noun phrase
estágios iniciais
1. The early phases or early period of development of something
The project is still in the beginning stages of development.
O projeto ainda está nos estágios iniciais de desenvolvimento.
2. The earliest or first part of a process or journey
She's in the beginning stages of learning to play the guitar.
Ela está nos estágios iniciais de aprender a tocar violão.
3. The embryonic or nascent phase before full implementation or maturity
The startup was in its beginning stages when it attracted major investors.
A startup estava em seus estágios iniciais quando atraiu grandes investidores.
This phrase is widely used in both American business contexts and Brazilian Portuguese in corporate and academic settings. In Brazil, 'estágios iniciais' is the preferred term in formal contexts, while 'fases iniciais' is also commonly used colloquially. The phrase emphasizes potential for growth and development, reflecting optimism about future progress.
NYC Slang
just getting started
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