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productive

[/prəˈdʌktɪv/]
adjective
produtivo
1. Producing or able to produce large amounts of goods, crops, or other commodities
The farm has been very productive this year.
A fazenda foi muito produtiva este ano.
2. Achieving a great deal; making good use of time and energy
She had a productive meeting with the team.
Ela teve uma reunião produtiva com a equipe.
3. Serving a useful function rather than being decorative
The company invests in productive assets.
A empresa investe em ativos produtivos.
4. Tending to generate or promote something, often negative
Stress is not productive for your health.
O estresse não é produtivo para sua saúde.
Synonyms
efficientfruitfulprolificgenerativeconstructivebeneficial
Antonyms
unproductiveinefficientbarrensterileidlecounterproductive

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
produtivo
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
produtivo
Common in business and corporate contexts
Portugal
produtivo
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

productive capacity - capacidade produtiva
productive member of society - membro produtivo da sociedade
productive use of time - uso produtivo do tempo
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