business matter

[/ˈbɪznəs ˈmætər/]
nounpl: business matters
assunto de negócios
1. A topic, issue, or concern related to commercial, professional, or organizational activities
We need to discuss this business matter in a formal meeting.
Precisamos discutir este assunto de negócios em uma reunião formal.
2. A task or responsibility that pertains to one's work or professional obligations
He left early to attend to an urgent business matter.
Ele saiu cedo para atender a um assunto urgente de negócios.
3. A practical concern related to commerce, trade, or corporate affairs
This is strictly a business matter and should not involve personal feelings.
Este é estritamente um assunto de negócios e não deve envolver sentimentos pessoais.
In Brazilian corporate culture, 'assunto de negócios' is used to formally separate professional discussions from personal conversations, reflecting the importance of maintaining professional boundaries in the workplace. In the USA, 'business matter' is commonly used in formal emails and meetings to establish context and seriousness of the discussion.
NYC Slang
biz matter / work thing
Synonyms / Sinônimos
business issueprofessional concerncommercial matterwork-related issuecorporate affair
Antonyms / Antônimos
personal matterprivate concernleisure activitysocial matter

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
assunto de negócios
Most common and standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
assunto comercial / questão de negócios
Business hub region, often uses more formal terminology
Rio de Janeiro
assunto de negócios / coisa de negócio
Informal variant 'coisa de negócio' is sometimes used colloquially
Portugal
assunto de negócios / questão profissional
Slightly more formal; may emphasize professional context

Related Words

businessmatterprofessionalcommercialcorporatetransactionnegotiationdeal

Related Idioms & Phrases

get down to business
mind your own business
business as usual
strictly business
a matter of business
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