cooperative persons

[/koʊˈɒpərətɪv ˈpɜːrsənz/]
nounpl: cooperative persons
pessoas cooperativas
1. individuals who work together willingly, showing a willingness to help others and act as part of a team
The cooperative persons on the project completed the task ahead of schedule.
As pessoas cooperativas no projeto completaram a tarefa antecipadamente.
2. members of a cooperative organization or members who exhibit cooperative behavior
The cooperative persons pooled their resources to start a community garden.
As pessoas cooperativas juntaram seus recursos para iniciar uma horta comunitária.
3. individuals demonstrating collaboration, mutual aid, and shared decision-making
Cooperative persons prioritize collective benefit over individual gain.
Pessoas cooperativas priorizam o benefício coletivo em relação ao ganho individual.
The concept of cooperative persons is highly valued in both Brazilian and American cultures, particularly in contexts of social enterprises, agricultural cooperatives (common in Brazil), and community organizations. In Brazil, the cooperative movement (cooperativismo) has deep roots in agriculture and credit unions, making this concept culturally significant.
NYC Slang
team players / solid peeps who got your back
Synonyms / Sinônimos
collaborative individualsteam playerscooperative membershelpful people
Antonyms / Antônimos
uncooperative personsselfish individualsobstinate peoplenon-compliant persons

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pessoas cooperativas
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
pessoas cooperativas / galera cooperativa
Informal usage may include 'galera' for younger or casual contexts
São Paulo
pessoas cooperativas / membros de cooperativa
Often used in business and organizational contexts
Portugal
pessoas cooperantes / membros cooperativos
Alternative phrasing using 'cooperantes' or 'membros cooperativos'

Related Words

cooperationteamworkcollaborationmutual aidcooperative societycollective action

Related Idioms & Phrases

many hands make light work
united we stand
in this together
pulling together
all for one and one for all
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