programa improdutivo
[pɾoˈɡɾɐ̃mɐ ĩpɾoduˈtivʊ]
nounmasculinepl: programas improdutivos
unproductive program
1. A program, initiative, or plan that fails to generate expected results, benefits, or productive output
The government's stimulus program was considered an unproductive program due to poor implementation.
O programa de estímulo do governo foi considerado um programa improdutivo devido à implementação inadequada.
2. In computing or software contexts, a program that consumes resources without delivering useful functionality or measurable results
The company invested in an unproductive program that drained IT resources without improving operations.
A empresa investiu em um programa improdutivo que drenava recursos de TI sem melhorar as operações.
3. A bureaucratic or administrative initiative that fails to achieve its stated objectives
The municipal unproductive program wasted millions without addressing the social problem.
O programa improdutivo municipal desperdiçou milhões sem resolver o problema social.
This term is frequently used in Brazilian political discourse and public administration criticism, particularly when discussing government spending and social programs. It reflects broader concerns about fiscal responsibility and bureaucratic efficiency in both public and private sectors. The phrase is often employed by economists, policy critics, and media commentators when evaluating government initiatives.
NYC Slang
dead program; money pit initiative; waste of resources
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →