realistic task

[/ˌriːəˈlɪstɪk tæsk/ (English) / /ʁeaˈlistʃi ˈtaʃi/ (Brazilian Portuguese)]
noun phrasepl: realistic tasks / tarefas realistas
tarefa realista
1. A task or assignment that is practical, achievable, and based on real-world conditions or expectations rather than theoretical or overly ambitious goals
Setting realistic tasks for your team ensures better productivity and morale.
Estabelecer tarefas realistas para sua equipe garante melhor produtividade e moral.
2. A work objective that accounts for available resources, time constraints, and actual skill levels
The project manager assigned realistic tasks that could be completed within the deadline.
O gerente de projeto atribuiu tarefas realistas que poderiam ser concluídas dentro do prazo.
3. An assignment grounded in feasibility assessment and practical application
Breaking down the project into realistic tasks made it less overwhelming for the team.
Dividir o projeto em tarefas realistas o tornou menos opressor para a equipe.
In both Brazilian and American professional cultures, the concept of 'realistic tasks' is central to effective project management and team morale. In Brazil, there is an emphasis on understanding practical constraints and cultural factors that might affect task completion. In the US, realistic task setting is often associated with SMART goal methodology (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound). Both cultures value managers and leaders who can assess what is truly achievable rather than imposing overly ambitious demands.
NYC Slang
doable task / real-world task
Synonyms / Sinônimos
practical taskachievable taskfeasible assignmentattainable objectivereasonable task
Antonyms / Antônimos
unrealistic taskimpossible taskimpractical assignmentunfeasible goaloverly ambitious task

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
tarefa realista
Standard usage in business and educational contexts
São Paulo
tarefa realista / tarefa prática
Commonly used in corporate environments; 'tarefa prática' emphasizes practicality
Rio de Janeiro
tarefa realista / missão viável
'Missão viável' is sometimes used in project management contexts
Portugal
tarefa realista / tarefa viável
'Tarefa viável' is more commonly used in Portuguese Portuguese

Related Words

goal settingproject managementtask assessmentfeasibility studyworkload managementdeadline

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep it real
set your feet on the ground
be practical about it
face reality
dar tarefas condizentes com a realidade (Portuguese idiom)
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