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new task

[njuː tæsk]
noun phrasepl: new tasks
nova tarefa
1. A fresh assignment or job that needs to be completed, typically one that has not been done before or is being assigned for the first time
I was given a new task to organize the filing system.
Recebi uma nova tarefa de organizar o sistema de arquivos.
2. An additional responsibility or work item added to one's current workload
Starting a new task can be challenging but rewarding.
Começar uma nova tarefa pode ser desafiador, mas gratificante.
Synonyms
new assignmentfresh jobnew responsibilitynew project
Antonyms
old taskcompleted taskfamiliar task

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
nova tarefa
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
nova tarefa
Standard usage
São Paulo
nova tarefa
Standard usage, sometimes 'novo trabalho'
Portugal
nova tarefa
Standard usage, may also use 'novo trabalho' or 'nova missão'

Related Idioms & Phrases

take on a new task
assign a new task
tackle a new task
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