perilous task

[ˈpɛrələs tæsk]
noun phrasepl: perilous tasks / tarefas perigosas
tarefa perigosa
1. A difficult or dangerous undertaking that involves significant risk or potential harm
Climbing Mount Everest without proper equipment is a perilous task.
Escalar o Monte Everest sem equipamento adequado é uma tarefa perigosa.
2. An assignment or responsibility that carries substantial hazards or challenges
Disarming the bomb was a perilous task for the expert team.
Desativar a bomba foi uma tarefa perigosa para a equipe de especialistas.
The phrase 'perilous task' is frequently used in both American and Brazilian contexts when describing high-stakes professional situations, military operations, or adventurous endeavors. In Brazilian culture, it may also be used metaphorically for challenging life situations or career decisions. The Portuguese equivalent maintains the same formal tone and is widely understood across all Portuguese-speaking regions.
NYC Slang
a gnarly gig; a sketchy job; a risky move
Synonyms / Sinônimos
dangerous taskrisky undertakinghazardous assignmentprecarious tasktreacherous task
Antonyms / Antônimos
safe tasksecure assignmentharmless tasksimple taskeasy task

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
tarefa perigosa
Standard and most commonly used term throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
tarefa perigosa / missão arriscada
Both terms are widely used; 'missão arriscada' emphasizes the risky nature
São Paulo
tarefa perigosa / trabalho perigoso
More formal business context uses 'trabalho perigoso'
Portugal
tarefa perigosa / empreendimento perigoso
'Empreendimento' is more common in formal Portuguese for larger undertakings

Related Words

perildangerriskhazardundertakingassignmentjeopardy

Related Idioms & Phrases

walk a tightrope
play with fire
walk in dangerous waters
take one's life in one's hands
flirt with danger
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