hasty alterations

[ˈheɪsti ɔːlˈtɛrəʃənz]
noun phrasepl: hasty alterations
alterações apressadas
1. Quick, hurried changes or modifications made without proper planning or consideration
The hasty alterations to the contract led to legal problems later.
As alterações apressadas ao contrato causaram problemas legais posteriormente.
2. Rushed modifications to clothing, documents, or structures done in a short timeframe
She made hasty alterations to her dress before the party.
Ela fez alterações apressadas no seu vestido antes da festa.
3. Impulsive or careless changes implemented without sufficient review or deliberation
The hasty alterations to the building code were criticized by experts.
As alterações apressadas ao código de construção foram criticadas por especialistas.
This term is commonly used in both American and Brazilian contexts when discussing workplace, legal, or construction scenarios where decisions are made too quickly. In Brazil, it often implies criticism of inadequate planning, while in the US it may reference time constraints in fast-paced business environments.
NYC Slang
rush job modifications
Synonyms / Sinônimos
quick changesrushed modificationshurried amendmentslast-minute adjustmentsprecipitous changes
Antonyms / Antônimos
careful alterationsdeliberate changesthoughtful modificationsplanned amendments

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
alterações apressadas
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
mudanças às pressa
More colloquial variant sometimes used
São Paulo
alterações precipitadas
Formal variant preferred in business contexts
Portugal
alterações precipitadas
Standard European Portuguese term

Related Words

modificationamendmentrevisionadjustmentimprovisationurgencycarelessness

Related Idioms & Phrases

done in a rush
half-baked changes
quick fix
knee-jerk reaction
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