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being productive

[/ˈbiːɪŋ prəˈdʌktɪv/]
verb phrase / gerund
ser produtivo / estar sendo produtivo
1. The state or act of producing goods, services, or results in an effective and efficient manner
Being productive at work means completing tasks on time and maintaining quality.
Ser produtivo no trabalho significa completar tarefas no prazo e manter a qualidade.
2. Engaging in activities that yield positive outcomes or accomplishments
She enjoys being productive during her free time by reading and learning new skills.
Ela gosta de ser produtiva durante seu tempo livre lendo e aprendendo novas habilidades.
3. The capacity to generate or create useful results
Being productive requires good time management and focus.
Ser produtivo requer boa gestão do tempo e foco.
NYC Slang
gettin' things done / being on the grind
Synonyms
being efficientbeing effectivebeing industriousaccomplishingachieving
Antonyms
being idlebeing lazybeing unproductiveprocrastinatingwasting time

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ser produtivo / estar sendo produtivo
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
ser produtivo
Business and corporate contexts emphasize efficiency
Rio de Janeiro
estar sendo produtivo
Colloquial emphasis on current state
Portugal
ser produtivo / estar produtivo
Both forms used; formal contexts prefer 'ser produtivo'

Related Idioms & Phrases

make the most of your time
put in the work
get down to business
strike while the iron is hot
keep the ball rolling
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