first task

[/fɜːrst tɑːsk/]
noun phrasepl: first tasks
primeira tarefa
1. The initial or primary job, assignment, or responsibility that needs to be completed before others
My first task this morning is to check my emails.
Minha primeira tarefa esta manhã é verificar meus e-mails.
2. The beginning assignment in a series of duties or projects
The first task in the onboarding process is to complete the paperwork.
A primeira tarefa no processo de integração é completar a documentação.
In both Brazilian and American work culture, identifying and completing the 'first task' is seen as crucial for productivity and establishing priorities. In Brazilian business environments, this often relates to hierarchical task delegation and respect for established procedures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
initial taskprimary taskopening assignmentbeginning jobfirst assignment
Antonyms / Antônimos
last taskfinal taskclosing assignment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
primeira tarefa
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
primeira tarefa / primeiro compromisso
May use 'compromisso' for task in informal contexts
São Paulo
primeira tarefa / primeira demanda
Business contexts often use 'demanda'
Portugal
primeira tarefa / primeiro trabalho
Portuguese may use 'trabalho' as alternative

Related Words

task listpriorityassignmentresponsibilityobjectivegoal

Related Idioms & Phrases

first things first
hit the ground running
get the ball rolling
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