scheduled commitments

[/ˈskɛdʒuːld kəˈmɪtmənts/]
nounpl: scheduled commitments
compromissos agendados
1. Planned obligations or appointments that have been arranged for a specific date and time
I cannot attend the meeting because I have scheduled commitments that day.
Não posso comparecer à reunião porque tenho compromissos agendados naquele dia.
2. Previously arranged responsibilities that must be fulfilled at predetermined times
The manager reviewed all scheduled commitments for the quarter.
O gerente revisou todos os compromissos agendados para o trimestre.
3. Fixed or recurring obligations that are officially registered in a calendar or schedule
Despite her busy schedule, she keeps all her scheduled commitments.
Apesar de sua agenda ocupada, ela cumpre todos os seus compromissos agendados.
In both Brazilian and American business cultures, 'scheduled commitments' is a formal term commonly used in professional and corporate settings to denote reliability and organizational skills. In Brazil, punctuality regarding scheduled commitments (cumprimento de prazos) is increasingly valued in corporate environments, though social commitments may be viewed with more flexibility. In the USA, scheduled commitments are generally treated as binding obligations and cancellation is considered unprofessional.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
planned commitmentsarranged obligationspreset appointmentspre-arranged responsibilitiesfixed engagements
Antonyms / Antônimos
unscheduled commitmentsspontaneous obligationsad hoc meetingsunexpected appointments

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
compromissos agendados
Most common usage across all of Brazil
São Paulo
compromissos marcados
Common alternative using 'marcados' (marked/set)
Rio de Janeiro
compromissos combinados
Alternative using 'combinados' (arranged/agreed upon)
Portugal
compromissos agendados
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; 'compromissos marcados' also acceptable

Related Words

appointmentengagementobligationresponsibilitycalendaragendadeadlinecommitment

Related Idioms & Phrases

honor one's commitments
live up to scheduled commitments
keep one's scheduled commitments
meet scheduled commitments
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