feito aproximadamente / feito grosseiramente / feito de forma rústica
1. Completed in a coarse, unrefined, or imprecise manner; lacking finesse or detail
The carpenter's work was roughly done but functional.
O trabalho do carpinteiro foi feito de forma rústica, mas funcional.
2. Finished or completed in an approximate way without careful attention to detail
The sketch was roughly done in just five minutes.
O esboço foi feito aproximadamente em apenas cinco minutos.
3. Executed in a hasty or cursory manner
The repairs were roughly done and needed improvement.
Os reparos foram feitos de forma precipitada e precisavam de melhorias.
In Brazilian Portuguese culture, 'feito aproximadamente' or 'feito de forma rústica' is commonly used in construction and craftsmanship contexts. The phrase reflects a pragmatic attitude where functionality may be prioritized over perfection. In American English, 'roughly done' often carries a neutral or slightly negative connotation depending on context, whereas in Portuguese it can be more accepting of imperfection in certain working-class or rural contexts.
NYC Slang
half-assed / half-baked / phoned in
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