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eficiente

[eh-fi-see-EN-tuh]
adjectivepl: eficientes
efficient
1. Capable of producing desired results with minimum waste of time, effort, or resources
The new system is more efficient than the old one.
O novo sistema é mais eficiente do que o antigo.
2. Working in a well-organized and productive manner
She is an efficient worker who completes tasks on time.
Ela é uma trabalhadora eficiente que completa tarefas a tempo.
3. Achieving maximum productivity with minimal input
An efficient use of resources is crucial for the company.
Um uso eficiente de recursos é crucial para a empresa.
NYC Slang
on point
Synonyms
produtivocompetentecapazhábilprático
Antonyms
ineficienteimprodutivoinútilincompetenteincapaz

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
eficiente
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
eficiente
Standard usage, sometimes colloquially 'jóia' or 'fera' for efficient person
São Paulo
eficiente
Standard usage in business and professional contexts
Portugal
eficiente
Standard usage, equivalent to European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

ser eficiente no trabalho (to be efficient at work)
trabalhar de forma eficiente (to work efficiently)
método eficiente (efficient method)
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