concrete commitment
[ˈkɒŋkriːt kəˈmɪtmənt]
nounpl: concrete commitments
compromisso concreto
1. A firm, specific, and tangible pledge or promise to do something, backed by clear terms and measurable actions
The government made a concrete commitment to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030.
O governo assumiu um compromisso concreto de reduzir as emissões de carbono em 50% até 2030.
2. A definite obligation that is not vague or abstract, with clear deliverables and timelines
We need concrete commitments from all team members before we start the project.
Precisamos de compromissos concretos de todos os membros da equipe antes de iniciar o projeto.
3. A binding agreement with specific details rather than general intentions or promises
The contract outlines concrete commitments regarding payment and delivery dates.
O contrato delineia compromissos concretos com relação aos prazos de pagamento e entrega.
In both Brazilian and American business contexts, 'concrete commitment' is highly valued and frequently used in corporate negotiations, political discourse, and project management. In Brazil, the phrase emphasizes the importance of demonstrable action over mere verbal promises, reflecting a cultural preference for tangible results. In the USA, it's commonly used in legal and contractual settings to distinguish binding agreements from informal understandings.
NYC Slang
real commitment / no BS commitment
Related Idioms & Phrases
put your money where your mouth is
walk the talk
colocar a mão na massa (Brazilian Portuguese)
compromisso que se cumpre (Brazilian Portuguese)
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