rough proposals

[/rʌf prəˈpoʊzəlz/]
nounpl: rough proposals
propostas preliminares
1. Initial or preliminary suggestions or plans that are not yet detailed, refined, or finalized; early-stage ideas presented for consideration or discussion
The team presented rough proposals for the new marketing campaign before refining them further.
A equipe apresentou propostas preliminares para a nova campanha de marketing antes de refiná-las.
2. Unpolished or incomplete proposals lacking comprehensive detail, precise specifications, or formal presentation
We reviewed several rough proposals from different departments to identify the most promising options.
Revisamos várias propostas preliminares de diferentes departamentos para identificar as opções mais promissoras.
3. Early-stage suggestions made in a casual or informal manner, often used during brainstorming or planning sessions
During the meeting, we discussed rough proposals that could potentially solve the problem.
Durante a reunião, discutimos propostas preliminares que poderiam potencialmente resolver o problema.
In both American and Brazilian business contexts, 'rough proposals' are typically presented during early-stage meetings or brainstorming sessions where the focus is on ideation rather than finalization. In Brazilian corporate culture, it's common to present rough proposals to gather feedback before investing time in detailed development. The term reflects a collaborative approach to problem-solving and planning.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
preliminary proposalsinitial suggestionsdraft proposalstentative proposalsearly-stage ideaspreliminary ideas
Antonyms / Antônimos
final proposalspolished proposalsdetailed proposalsformal proposalscomprehensive proposals

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
propostas preliminares
Most common and standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
propostas no rascunho
Alternative phrasing emphasizing draft or sketch nature
São Paulo
propostas iniciais
Business-oriented variant commonly used in corporate environments
Portugal
propostas preliminares
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; formal and technical usage

Related Words

proposaldraftbrainstormoutlinesketchframeworkpreliminaryconcept

Related Idioms & Phrases

back to the drawing board
throw ideas against the wall
rough around the edges
work in progress
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