regular task

[ˈreɡjələr tæsk]
nounpl: regular tasks
tarefa regular
1. a job or activity that is done routinely and repeatedly at consistent intervals
Checking emails is a regular task that employees perform daily.
Verificar e-mails é uma tarefa regular que os funcionários realizam diariamente.
2. a scheduled or habitual duty that occurs on a predictable basis
Cleaning the office is a regular task assigned to the maintenance staff every Friday.
Limpar o escritório é uma tarefa regular atribuída à equipe de manutenção todas as sextas-feiras.
3. a recurring work assignment that is part of one's standard responsibilities
Filing reports is one of my regular tasks in this position.
Arquivar relatórios é uma das minhas tarefas regulares neste cargo.
In Brazilian workplaces, 'tarefas regulares' are commonly tracked through task management systems and productivity apps. The concept emphasizes consistency and reliability, which are valued in both American and Brazilian corporate cultures. In Portugal, the term is used similarly but may be more formally documented in employment contracts and standard operating procedures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
routine taskrecurring taskhabitual taskdaily taskstandard taskscheduled task
Antonyms / Antônimos
occasional taskone-time taskirregular tasksporadic taskad hoc task

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tarefa regular
most common and universally understood term across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
tarefa regular / compromisso habitual
occasionally uses 'compromisso habitual' in informal contexts
São Paulo
tarefa regular / rotina de trabalho
may use 'rotina de trabalho' (work routine) in business contexts
Portugal
tarefa regular / tarefa rotineira
Portuguese prefers 'tarefa rotineira' slightly more often

Related Words

task managementdaily routineresponsibilityassignmentdutyschedule

Related Idioms & Phrases

part of the daily grind
keeping up with routine
business as usual
na rotina do dia a dia
no dia a dia
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