impractical task

[ɪmˈpræktɪkəl tæsk]
noun phrasepl: impractical tasks
tarefa impraticável
1. A task or assignment that is not feasible, difficult to execute, or unreasonable to accomplish given available resources, time, or constraints
Asking the team to complete the project in one day is an impractical task.
Pedir ao time que termine o projeto em um dia é uma tarefa impraticável.
2. Work that lacks practical application or is inefficient to perform in real-world conditions
Building a bridge without proper materials is an impractical task.
Construir uma ponte sem materiais apropriados é uma tarefa impraticável.
In American business culture, acknowledging a task as 'impractical' is a direct way to manage expectations and push back on unrealistic demands. In Brazilian culture, the phrase is used similarly but often softened with additional explanation to maintain harmony in workplace relationships.
NYC Slang
a tall order; a pipe dream
Synonyms / Sinônimos
unfeasible taskunrealistic taskimpossible taskunachievable taskunreasonable assignment
Antonyms / Antônimos
practical taskfeasible taskachievable taskrealistic task

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tarefa impraticável
Standard translation used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
tarefa impraticável / missão impossível (colloquial)
Colloquial variant uses 'missão impossível' for emphasis
São Paulo
tarefa impraticável / tarefa inviável
'Inviável' is commonly used as an alternative in business contexts
Portugal
tarefa impraticável / tarefa irrealizável
'Irrealizável' is preferred in Portuguese Portuguese

Related Words

practicalityfeasibilityefficiencyrealisticworkable

Related Idioms & Phrases

mission impossible
a wild goose chase
like herding cats
beating a dead horse
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