promised deliverable

[/ˈprɑːmɪst dɪˈlɪvərəbl/]
nounpl: promised deliverables
entrega prometida
1. A product, service, or result that has been committed to be provided by a specific date or deadline in a contract, agreement, or project plan
The software company failed to meet its promised deliverables for the Q3 release.
A empresa de software não conseguiu cumprir suas entregas prometidas para o lançamento do Q3.
2. In project management, any tangible or intangible output that was committed to stakeholders or clients
All promised deliverables must be completed before the contract ends.
Todas as entregas prometidas devem ser concluídas antes do término do contrato.
This term is primarily used in corporate, legal, and project management contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian tech and business environments, the English word 'deliverable' is frequently used untranslated, often alongside Portuguese translations. Failure to meet promised deliverables can have significant legal and financial consequences, making this a critical term in contract negotiations and project planning.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
committed deliverablecontractual obligationexpected outputagreed milestone
Antonyms / Antônimos
unplanned outputunexpected resultbonus feature

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
entrega prometida
Standard term used in business and project management contexts
São Paulo
entrega prometida / deliverable comprometido
Mixed English-Portuguese usage common in tech hubs; 'deliverable' often used untranslated
Rio de Janeiro
entrega comprometida
Alternative phrasing emphasizing commitment rather than promise
Portugal
entrega prometida / resultado acordado
Similar usage; 'resultado acordado' (agreed result) sometimes preferred in formal contracts

Related Words

deliverabledeadlinemilestoneproject scopecontractstakeholdercommitment

Related Idioms & Phrases

deliver on your promises
meet contractual obligations
fulfill commitments
live up to expectations
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