partly done
[PAR-tlee DUN]
adjective phrase
parcialmente pronto; meio feito; incompleto
1. completed to some extent but not finished; partially completed
The project is partly done, but we still have more work to do.
O projeto está parcialmente pronto, mas ainda temos mais trabalho a fazer.
2. in an intermediate state between starting and finishing
The dinner was partly done when the guests arrived.
O jantar estava meio pronto quando os convidados chegaram.
This phrase is commonly used in both American and Brazilian English/Portuguese contexts, particularly in workplace settings, cooking, and project management. In Brazil, 'meio pronto' is a more casual equivalent, while 'parcialmente pronto' is preferred in formal business communication. The concept reflects a practical acknowledgment of intermediate progress in tasks.
NYC Slang
halfway there; still got work to do
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