contemporary practices

[/kənˈtɛmpəreri ˈpræktɪsɪz/ (English) / /kõtẽpoˈrɛnɪ ˈpɾatʃɪkɐs/ (Portuguese)]
noun phrasefeminine (plural)pl: contemporary practices / práticas contemporâneas
práticas contemporâneas
1. Methods, techniques, or customs that are current and relevant in the present time or recent past
Contemporary practices in education now include digital learning and hybrid classrooms.
As práticas contemporâneas na educação agora incluem aprendizado digital e salas de aula híbridas.
2. Modern or current ways of doing things in a specific field, profession, or discipline
Contemporary practices in architecture emphasize sustainability and green building.
As práticas contemporâneas em arquitetura enfatizam sustentabilidade e construção verde.
3. Present-day customs, behaviors, or conventions in a particular culture or society
Contemporary practices in social media have changed how people communicate.
As práticas contemporâneas nas mídias sociais mudaram a forma como as pessoas se comunicam.
In Brazil and the USA, 'contemporary practices' is frequently used in academic, professional, and business discourse to discuss current methodologies in fields like education, healthcare, technology, and management. It reflects a value placed on innovation and staying current with global standards. In Portugal, the term is equally used but often with emphasis on maintaining balance between modernity and cultural tradition.
NYC Slang
the new way of doing things / what's happening now
Synonyms / Sinônimos
current practicesmodern practicespresent-day practicesrecent practicesup-to-date methods
Antonyms / Antônimos
traditional practicesarchaic practicesoutdated practiceshistorical practicesconventional practices

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
práticas contemporâneas
Standard usage across Brazil, formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
práticas atuais
Alternative form emphasizing 'current' aspect, commonly used in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
práticas de agora
More colloquial variation used in casual speech
Portugal
práticas contemporâneas / práticas atuais
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; European Portuguese uses identical terminology

Related Words

contemporary culturemodern methodologycurrent standardspresent trendsinnovative approaches

Related Idioms & Phrases

keeping up with the times
following current trends
staying in step with modern methods
moving with the times
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