hands-on event
[/hændz-ɑn ɪˈvɛnt/]
nounpl: hands-on events
evento prático/interativo
1. An event where participants actively engage and directly participate in activities rather than passively observing or listening
The technology conference featured several hands-on events where attendees could test the latest software.
A conferência de tecnologia apresentou vários eventos práticos onde os participantes puderam testar o software mais recente.
2. An experiential gathering designed to teach skills through direct involvement and practical experience
The workshop was a hands-on event that taught participants how to build their own furniture.
O workshop foi um evento interativo que ensinou aos participantes como construir seus próprios móveis.
In Brazil and the USA, hands-on events have become increasingly popular in corporate training, education, and consumer marketing. They reflect a shift toward experiential learning and active engagement. Brazilian business culture particularly values 'mão na massa' (literally 'hands in the dough'), which aligns with the hands-on philosophy, making this concept culturally resonant in professional development contexts.
NYC Slang
hands-on workshop / get-your-hands-dirty event
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