daily task

[/ˈdeɪli tæsk/]
nounpl: daily tasks
tarefa diária
1. a routine work or responsibility that must be completed each day
Checking emails is one of my daily tasks.
Verificar emails é uma das minhas tarefas diárias.
2. a regular chore or obligation assigned to be done on a daily basis
The children have daily tasks to help around the house.
As crianças têm tarefas diárias para ajudar em casa.
3. a scheduled work assignment that recurs every day
Her daily tasks include managing the office schedule.
Suas tarefas diárias incluem gerenciar a agenda do escritório.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'daily tasks' are central to work culture and household management. In Brazil, there's often an emphasis on family responsibility where children's daily tasks are part of education. In the USA, daily tasks are frequently tracked through digital tools and productivity apps, reflecting a tech-savvy approach to time management.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
daily choreroutine taskeveryday responsibilitydaily obligationdaily assignment
Antonyms / Antônimos
occasional taskone-time taskirregular responsibility

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tarefa diária
most common and widely understood term
Rio de Janeiro
tarefa do dia / afazer diário
informal usage in colloquial speech
São Paulo
tarefa diária / compromisso do dia
formal and business contexts
Portugal
tarefa diária / afazer diário
similar usage but often uses 'afazer' more frequently in casual speech

Related Words

routineresponsibilitychoreassignmentscheduleobligation

Related Idioms & Phrases

in the daily grind
part of the daily routine
on the daily
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