important task

[ɪmˈpɔːrtənt tæsk]
noun phrasepl: important tasks / tarefas importantes
tarefa importante
1. A job or piece of work that is significant, consequential, or requires priority attention due to its value or impact
Completing the project report by Friday is an important task for the team.
Completar o relatório do projeto até sexta-feira é uma tarefa importante para o time.
2. An assignment of considerable responsibility or relevance to organizational or personal goals
Hiring qualified staff is an important task for any growing business.
Contratar funcionários qualificados é uma tarefa importante para qualquer negócio em crescimento.
In Brazilian workplace culture, 'tarefas importantes' are often discussed in meetings and team huddles. The phrase carries weight in professional settings and is frequently used in corporate emails and performance reviews. In American contexts, this concept is deeply tied to productivity culture and goal-setting frameworks like OKRs (Objectives and Key Results).
NYC Slang
big task / major assignment
Synonyms / Sinônimos
crucial taskvital tasksignificant assignmentpriority taskessential duty
Antonyms / Antônimos
trivial taskminor taskinsignificant assignmentunimportant job

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tarefa importante
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
tarefa importante / missão importante
May use 'missão' in business contexts
São Paulo
tarefa importante / atividade crítica
Corporate usage often includes 'atividade crítica' in business environments
Portugal
tarefa importante / missão importante
Similar to Brazilian Portuguese; may also use 'trabalho importante'

Related Words

responsibilityobligationprojectassignmentprioritydeadline

Related Idioms & Phrases

a tall order
have one's hands full
no small feat
mission-critical
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