recurring task

[/rɪˈkɜːrɪŋ tæsk/]
nounpl: recurring tasks
tarefa recorrente
1. A task or activity that happens repeatedly at regular intervals or on a schedule
Sending monthly reports is a recurring task in my job.
Enviar relatórios mensais é uma tarefa recorrente no meu trabalho.
2. In digital contexts, a task set to repeat automatically according to a predetermined pattern
I set up a recurring task to backup my files every week.
Configurei uma tarefa recorrente para fazer backup dos meus arquivos toda semana.
In Brazilian corporate culture, 'tarefas recorrentes' are commonly managed through productivity apps and task management systems like Asana, Monday.com, and Jira. The concept is especially important in Agile methodology discussions. In Portugal, the term is equally used in tech and business contexts with identical meaning and frequency.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
repetitive taskrepeated taskperiodic taskhabitual task
Antonyms / Antônimos
one-time tasksingle taskone-off taskad hoc task

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
tarefa recorrente
Standard term used in business and technology contexts
Brazil (informal)
tarefa repetida
More casual alternative, emphasizing the repetitive nature
Portugal
tarefa recorrente
Same as Brazilian Portuguese, commonly used in professional settings
Portugal (alternative)
tarefa periódica
Alternative term emphasizing regularity at fixed intervals

Related Words

scheduleroutineautomationdeadlinefrequencyinterval

Related Idioms & Phrases

beat a dead horse (repetitive action without purpose)
same old, same old (recurring, monotonous situation)
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