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construtivo

[kõs.tru.ˈti.vu]
adjectivemasculinepl: construtivos
constructive
1. serving to build up or improve; promoting development or growth
His constructive criticism helped improve the project.
Sua crítica construtiva ajudou a melhorar o projeto.
2. relating to or involving construction or building
The constructive phase of the building began last month.
A fase construtiva do edifício começou no mês passado.
3. characterized by a helpful, positive, or productive approach
We need a constructive dialogue to solve this problem.
Precisamos de um diálogo construtivo para resolver este problema.
Synonyms
produtivopositivobenéficoedificanteútil
Antonyms
destrutivonegativoprejudicialimprodutivo

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
construtivo
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
construtivo
Standard usage, equivalent to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

crítica construtiva (constructive criticism)
diálogo construtivo (constructive dialogue)
solução construtiva (constructive solution)
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