easy assignment

[/ˈiːzi əˈsaɪnmənt/]
nounpl: easy assignments
tarefa fácil
1. A task or piece of work that is simple to complete and requires minimal effort, skill, or time
Writing a summary of the article was an easy assignment for the experienced journalist.
Escrever um resumo do artigo foi uma tarefa fácil para o jornalista experiente.
2. In academic or professional contexts, work that is straightforward with clear instructions and achievable goals
The teacher gave the class an easy assignment to build confidence before the difficult exam.
A professora deu à turma uma tarefa fácil para construir confiança antes do exame difícil.
In both American and Brazilian educational contexts, teachers often use easy assignments to build student confidence and provide positive reinforcement. In professional settings, 'easy assignments' may be used as stepping stones or warm-up tasks before more complex projects.
NYC Slang
a breeze
Synonyms / Sinônimos
simple taskstraightforward workpiece of cakelight assignmentuncomplicated task
Antonyms / Antônimos
difficult assignmentchallenging taskcomplex assignmentarduous taskdemanding work

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tarefa fácil
Standard usage in educational and professional contexts
Rio de Janeiro
tarefa moleza / trabalho moleza
Colloquial variant using 'moleza' (easiness)
São Paulo
tarefa fácil / coisa de bico
May use 'bico' informally for minor easy work
Portugal
tarefa fácil / trabalho fácil
Similar to Brazilian Portuguese; 'uma brincadeira' for very easy tasks

Related Words

assignmenttaskhomeworkprojectworkresponsibility

Related Idioms & Phrases

a piece of cake
a walk in the park
child's play
a cinch
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