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
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