practical considerations

[PRAK-ti-kəl kən-sid-ə-RAY-shənz]
noun phrase
considerações práticas
1. factors or elements that relate to real-world application, feasibility, or implementation rather than theory
When planning the project, we need to address practical considerations such as budget and timeline.
Ao planejar o projeto, precisamos abordar considerações práticas como orçamento e cronograma.
2. pragmatic aspects that affect whether something can actually be done or accomplished
Practical considerations prevented us from implementing the ideal solution.
Considerações práticas nos impediram de implementar a solução ideal.
3. realistic constraints or circumstances that must be taken into account in decision-making
Beyond the theoretical benefits, there are several practical considerations we must discuss.
Além dos benefícios teóricos, existem várias considerações práticas que devemos discutir.
In both Brazilian and American business contexts, the phrase 'practical considerations' is frequently used in meetings, proposals, and planning documents to ground discussions in reality and feasibility. Brazilians often emphasize 'jogo de cintura' (flexibility) when dealing with practical considerations, while Americans tend to focus on efficiency and optimization.
NYC Slang
the real deal / nitty-gritty / keeping it real
Synonyms / Sinônimos
practical mattersreal-world concernspragmatic factorsfeasibility issuesimplementation challenges
Antonyms / Antônimos
theoretical considerationsabstract ideasidealistic notions

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
considerações práticas
most common and standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
considerações práticas / aspectos práticos
business-oriented usage in corporate environments
Rio de Janeiro
considerações práticas / questões práticas
slight preference for 'questões práticas' in casual speech
Portugal
considerações práticas / aspectos práticos
same usage as Brazilian Portuguese with slightly different stress patterns

Related Words

pragmatismfeasibilityimplementationlogisticsconstraintsreal-world

Related Idioms & Phrases

back to the drawing board
come back to earth
feet on the ground
in practice (vs. in theory)
that's neither here nor there
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