diligent

[/ˈdɪlɪdʒənt/]

adjective

diligente

1. showing careful and persistent effort in one's work or duties

She is a diligent student who always completes her assignments on time.

Ela é uma aluna diligente que sempre completa suas tarefas no prazo.

2. characterized by steady, earnest, and energetic effort

The diligent researcher spent months analyzing the data.

O pesquisador diligente passou meses analisando os dados.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

diligente

standard usage; also 'trabalhador' or 'dedicado' in informal contexts

São Paulo

diligente

common in professional and academic settings

Rio de Janeiro

diligente

standard usage, though 'dedicado' may be more common colloquially

Portugal

diligente

formal and standard usage; slightly more formal tone than in Brazil

due diligence - diligência devida (legal/business term for thorough investigation)

diligent effort - esforço diligente

diligent work - trabalho diligente

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