demonstrate performance

[ˌdɛmənˈstreɪt pərˈfɔrməns]
verb phrase
demonstrar desempenho
1. To show or exhibit how well something or someone performs; to prove capability through practical display
The athlete will demonstrate performance during the Olympic trials.
O atleta irá demonstrar desempenho durante os testes olímpicos.
2. To display the abilities or effectiveness of a product, system, or person in action
The software company will demonstrate performance improvements in their new update.
A empresa de software irá demonstrar melhorias de desempenho em sua nova atualização.
3. To provide evidence of one's competence or skill level through practical execution
Musicians must demonstrate performance skills at the audition.
Os músicos devem demonstrar habilidades de desempenho na audição.
This phrase is commonly used in corporate, academic, and athletic contexts in both the USA and Brazil. In Brazil, the English term 'performance' is frequently used even in Portuguese conversations, particularly in tech, business, and sports industries. In the USA, this phrase emphasizes practical proof of capability rather than mere claims, reflecting a results-oriented culture.
NYC Slang
show your stuff / prove yourself / flex your skills
Synonyms / Sinônimos
show capabilityexhibit performancedisplay competenceprove abilityshowcase skills
Antonyms / Antônimos
conceal performancehide abilityobscure competenceunderperform

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
demonstrar desempenho
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
demonstrar performance / mostrar desempenho
Both Portuguese and English term commonly used in corporate/tech contexts
Rio de Janeiro
demonstrar desempenho / exibir capacidade
More formal Portuguese preferred in official contexts
Portugal
demonstrar desempenho / exibir prestação
European Portuguese may use 'prestação' instead of 'desempenho' in some contexts

Related Words

performance metricscapability demonstrationskill showcaseproof of conceptperformance evaluation

Related Idioms & Phrases

put one's best foot forward
show what you're made of
walk the walk
prove one's mettle
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