main project

[/meɪn ˈprɒdʒekt/]
nounpl: main projects
projeto principal
1. The primary or most important undertaking or task that someone is currently working on
The main project for this quarter is to redesign our website.
O projeto principal deste trimestre é redesenhar nosso site.
2. In academic or professional contexts, the most significant assignment or work that demonstrates competency in a subject
Her main project for the engineering course was building a sustainable water filtration system.
Seu projeto principal para o curso de engenharia foi construir um sistema sustentável de filtragem de água.
3. The central focus of organizational effort or strategic initiative
The company's main project is expanding into the Asian market.
O projeto principal da empresa é expandir para o mercado asiático.
In Brazilian corporate culture, 'projeto principal' is commonly used in business meetings and project management contexts. In academic settings, particularly in engineering and architecture, students often present their 'projeto principal' as a capstone work. The term reflects the hierarchical nature of project planning in both American and Brazilian professional environments, where clear prioritization of work is essential.
NYC Slang
main gig / main thing
Synonyms / Sinônimos
primary projectprincipal projectkey projectmajor projectcore project
Antonyms / Antônimos
secondary projectminor projectsubsidiary projectside project

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
projeto principal
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
projeto principal
Same as general usage; may use 'projeto chave' in casual speech
São Paulo
projeto principal / projeto core
Business communities often use 'core project' or 'projeto core' due to English influence
Portugal
projeto principal
Identical to Brazilian Portuguese; occasionally 'projeto central'

Related Words

project managementdeliverablesmilestoneobjectivetask forceinitiative

Related Idioms & Phrases

put all eggs in one basket (risking everything on one main project)
the crown jewel (referring to the most important main project)
the flagship project
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