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practical success

[/ˈpræktɪkəl səkˈsɛs/]
nounpl: practical successes
sucesso prático
1. Achievement of tangible, measurable results in real-world situations rather than theoretical outcomes
The project achieved practical success by delivering the product on time and within budget.
O projeto alcançou sucesso prático ao entregar o produto no prazo e dentro do orçamento.
2. Demonstrable effectiveness in accomplishing concrete goals through applied methods
Her practical success in business came from years of hands-on experience.
Seu sucesso prático nos negócios veio de anos de experiência prática.
NYC Slang
making it work / getting results
Synonyms
concrete successtangible successreal-world successoperational successapplied success
Antonyms
theoretical successfailureimpractical outcomeideal but unrealistic result

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sucesso prático
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
sucesso prático
Common in business and professional contexts
Portugal
sucesso prático
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

walking the walk
putting theory into practice
getting the job done
hitting the mark
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