procedimentos pendentes
[pro-se-di-MEN-tos PEN-den-tes]
noun phrasemasculinepl: procedimentos pendentes
pending procedures
1. procedures or processes that are awaiting completion or resolution; tasks or actions that have been initiated but not yet finished
The hospital has several pending procedures scheduled for next week.
O hospital tem vários procedimentos pendentes agendados para a próxima semana.
2. legal or administrative cases that are awaiting judgment or decision
The court has many pending procedures on its docket.
O tribunal tem muitos procedimentos pendentes em sua pauta.
3. incomplete or unresolved matters requiring action or attention
We need to address all pending procedures before the fiscal year ends.
Precisamos resolver todos os procedimentos pendentes antes do fim do ano fiscal.
This phrase is frequently used in Brazilian legal, medical, and administrative contexts. It reflects common concerns about bureaucratic delays and judicial efficiency, which are significant issues in Brazil. In healthcare, it refers to surgeries or medical procedures awaiting scheduling. In law, it's central to discussions about case backlogs and judicial reform.
Related Idioms & Phrases
deixar procedimentos pendentes
resolver procedimentos pendentes
acúmulo de procedimentos pendentes
fila de procedimentos pendentes
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