practical tasks

[PRAK-ti-kəl tasks]
nounpl: practical tasks
tarefas práticas
1. Real-world, hands-on activities or assignments that involve direct application of knowledge or skills
The students completed practical tasks in the laboratory to understand chemistry concepts.
Os alunos completaram tarefas práticas no laboratório para compreender conceitos de química.
2. Concrete, functional work that produces immediate, tangible results
Her job involves practical tasks like fixing equipment and maintaining facilities.
Seu trabalho envolve tarefas práticas como reparar equipamentos e manter as instalações.
In Brazil, 'tarefas práticas' is emphasized in modern educational methodologies, particularly in professional and technical training. The term reflects a shift toward competency-based and experiential learning in both academic and corporate environments. In the USA, 'practical tasks' aligns with the American emphasis on pragmatism and applied skills development.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
hands-on activitiesapplied workfunctional tasksreal-world exercisesconcrete assignments
Antonyms / Antônimos
theoretical tasksabstract workconceptual assignmentshypothetical exercises

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
tarefas práticas
Most common and widely used term across Brazil
São Paulo
atividades práticas
Alternative formulation frequently used in educational and corporate contexts
Rio de Janeiro
tarefas hands-on
English loanword sometimes used in modern contexts
Portugal
tarefas práticas / trabalhos práticos
Similar usage; may use 'trabalhos práticos' more frequently in academic settings

Related Words

practical experiencehands-on learningapplied skillstask-based learningaction-oriented work

Related Idioms & Phrases

get your hands dirty
learning by doing
put theory into practice
walk the walk
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