planned appointments

[/plænd əˈpɔɪntmənts/]
noun phrasepl: planned appointments
consultas agendadas
1. scheduled meetings or visits arranged in advance, typically with a professional or service provider
The clinic requires all planned appointments to be confirmed 24 hours in advance.
A clínica exige que todas as consultas agendadas sejam confirmadas com 24 horas de antecedência.
2. pre-arranged gatherings set at a specific date and time
She manages her planned appointments through a digital calendar system.
Ela gerencia suas consultas agendadas através de um sistema de calendário digital.
In Brazil, planned appointments are highly valued in healthcare and professional services. It's considered respectful to confirm appointments in advance and arriving 5-10 minutes early is expected. In the USA, the concept of 'planned appointments' is central to healthcare delivery and business culture, with cancellation policies often strictly enforced.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
scheduled appointmentspre-arranged meetingsbooked appointmentsscheduled consultations
Antonyms / Antônimos
unscheduled visitsspontaneous meetingswalk-in appointmentslast-minute appointments

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
consultas agendadas
most common usage in medical and professional contexts
Rio de Janeiro
encontros marcados
alternative colloquial form emphasizing pre-arranged nature
São Paulo
compromissos agendados
used in business and formal settings
Portugal
marcações prévias
European Portuguese prefers 'marcação' over 'consulta agendada'

Related Words

appointmentschedulingcalendarconfirmationconsultationmeeting

Related Idioms & Phrases

stick to one's appointments
keep an appointment
break an appointment
miss an appointment
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