daily responsibility

[/ˈdeɪli rɪˌspɑnsəˈbɪləti/]
noun phrasepl: daily responsibilities
responsabilidade diária
1. a task, duty, or obligation that must be completed or managed on a regular, everyday basis
Taking care of the children is one of her daily responsibilities.
Cuidar das crianças é uma de suas responsabilidades diárias.
2. regular duties assigned to a person in their professional or personal life
Checking emails and responding to clients are among his daily responsibilities.
Verificar e-mails e responder aos clientes estão entre suas responsabilidades diárias.
In Brazilian culture, 'responsabilidade diária' is commonly used in both professional and domestic contexts. Family responsibilities are often emphasized, particularly regarding childcare and household duties. In American corporate culture, the phrase is frequently used in job descriptions and performance evaluations to outline expected duties.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
daily dutyeveryday obligationroutine taskdaily choredaily commitment
Antonyms / Antônimos
occasional responsibilityone-time taskdiscretionary activity

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
responsabilidade diária
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
responsabilidade do dia a dia
alternative phrasing common in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
responsabilidade diária
standard usage
Portugal
responsabilidade diária / dever diário
both forms are used; 'dever diário' is slightly more formal

Related Words

responsibilityobligationdutycommitmenttaskaccountability

Related Idioms & Phrases

part and parcel of daily responsibilities
shoulder one's daily responsibilities
bear the weight of daily responsibilities
fulfill one's daily responsibilities
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