core task

[kɔːr tæsk]
nounpl: core tasks
tarefa essencial
1. The most fundamental or central responsibility or activity that forms the basis of a job, project, or organization's purpose
The core task of the marketing department is to increase brand awareness.
A tarefa essencial do departamento de marketing é aumentar o conhecimento da marca.
2. A primary duty or assignment that cannot be delegated or avoided in order to achieve success
Attending to customer needs is the core task of any service-based business.
Atender às necessidades dos clientes é a tarefa essencial de qualquer negócio baseado em serviços.
In American corporate and business culture, 'core task' is widely used to emphasize priorities and strategic focus. In Brazilian Portuguese business environments, while 'tarefa essencial' is understood, many professionals use the English term 'core task' directly, especially in multinational companies. The concept reflects modern management philosophy that distinguishes between essential and non-essential work.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
primary responsibilitymain objectiveessential dutykey functionfundamental activity
Antonyms / Antônimos
secondary taskperipheral activityancillary functionoptional duty

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
tarefa essencial / tarefa central / tarefa principal
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
tarefa core / atividade central
Business-focused terminology often borrows English 'core'
Rio de Janeiro
função essencial / responsabilidade principal
More formal and traditional terminology
Portugal
tarefa nuclear / tarefa fundamental
Portuguese preference for 'nuclear' or 'fundamental' rather than 'essential'

Related Words

core competencycore functionprimary objectivekey responsibilitymission-critical task

Related Idioms & Phrases

get down to brass tacks
stick to the knitting
stay focused on the mission
keep your eye on the ball
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