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informal achievement

[ɪnˈfɔːrməl əˈtʃiːvmənt]
nounpl: informal achievements
realização informal
1. An accomplishment or success that occurs outside of formal or official settings, structures, or recognition systems
Learning to cook well through family recipes is an informal achievement that many people are proud of.
Aprender a cozinhar bem através de receitas familiares é uma realização informal da qual muitas pessoas se orgulham.
2. Skills, knowledge, or competencies acquired through experience, practice, or self-teaching rather than through formal education
His informal achievement in programming came from years of personal projects and online tutorials.
Sua realização informal em programação veio de anos de projetos pessoais e tutoriais online.
NYC Slang
street smarts achievement; hustle accomplishment
Synonyms
informal accomplishmentself-taught skillexperiential learningpractical achievement
Antonyms
formal achievementcertified accomplishmentofficial recognitiondegree or qualification

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
realização informal
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
conquista informal
Alternative term emphasizing personal conquest
Portugal
realização informal
Standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

learn by doing
learn on the job
pick something up
earn your stripes informally
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