outside factors

[aʊt'saɪd 'fæktərz]
noun phrase
fatores externos
1. circumstances, conditions, or influences that originate from outside a particular system, organization, or situation and affect its outcome or performance
The project's failure was due to outside factors beyond our control, such as market conditions and supplier delays.
O fracasso do projeto foi devido a fatores externos além de nosso controle, como condições de mercado e atrasos de fornecedores.
2. external variables or elements not directly related to the core subject being analyzed or discussed
We need to account for outside factors when evaluating the student's test performance, including personal stress and sleep deprivation.
Precisamos levar em conta fatores externos ao avaliar o desempenho do aluno no teste, incluindo estresse pessoal e privação de sono.
In Brazilian business and academic environments, 'fatores externos' is a standard term used in strategic planning, risk analysis, and performance evaluations. In the USA, the phrase is commonly used in business reports, legal contexts, and scientific research to assign responsibility or contextualize results. Both cultures use this phrase to deflect blame or provide comprehensive analysis of situations.
NYC Slang
outside stuff / outside forces
Synonyms / Sinônimos
external factorsexternal circumstancesoutside influencesenvironmental factorsexogenous variables
Antonyms / Antônimos
internal factorsinside factorsendogenous variablesintrinsic factors

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fatores externos
most common and widely used term
Rio de Janeiro
fatores de fora
more colloquial variant used in casual speech
São Paulo
fatores externos
preferred in business and academic contexts
Portugal
fatores externos
standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Words

external variablesenvironmental conditionsextraneous influencessituational factorscontextual elements

Related Idioms & Phrases

beyond our control
out of our hands
due to circumstances beyond
factors we can't control
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