compromisso agendado

[kõ.pro.ˈmi.su a.ʒẽ.ˈda.du]
noun phrasemasculinepl: compromissos agendados
scheduled appointment
1. A prearranged meeting or engagement that has been formally scheduled for a specific date and time
I have a scheduled appointment with my doctor tomorrow at 2 PM.
Tenho um compromisso agendado com meu médico amanhã às 14h.
2. A commitment or obligation that has been previously arranged and confirmed
She had to cancel her scheduled appointment due to an emergency.
Ela precisou cancelar seu compromisso agendado por causa de uma emergência.
In Brazilian culture, scheduled appointments ('compromissos agendados') are increasingly important in professional, medical, and business contexts. While Brazilians are traditionally known for flexible time management, formal appointments are generally respected. In Portugal, the term 'compromisso marcado' is preferred. The concept reflects a growing emphasis on punctuality in professional settings across Portuguese-speaking countries.
NYC Slang
booked appointment or scheduled meeting
Synonyms / Sinônimos
consulta marcadaencontro agendadosessão marcadareunião agendadahora marcada
Antonyms / Antônimos
encontro casualreunião improvisadaencontro não agendado

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
compromisso agendado
Standard term used throughout Brazil in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
compromisso marcado
Alternative commonly used in Rio de Janeiro and surrounding areas
São Paulo
consulta agendada
Particularly common in medical/professional contexts in São Paulo
Portugal
compromisso marcado
Preferred form in European Portuguese; 'agendado' less common

Related Words

agendamarcaragendarhoráriocompromissoconfirmarcancelar

Related Idioms & Phrases

ter um compromisso agendado
cumprir um compromisso agendado
faltar a um compromisso agendado
desmarcar um compromisso agendado
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