short-term measures

[/ʃɔrt tɜrm ˈmɛʒərz/]
nounpl: short-term measures
medidas de curto prazo
1. Actions or steps taken to address an immediate problem or achieve quick results, typically intended to last for a limited period
The government implemented short-term measures to stabilize the economy during the crisis.
O governo implementou medidas de curto prazo para estabilizar a economia durante a crise.
2. Temporary solutions designed to provide relief or improvement before long-term strategies can be developed
Short-term measures were necessary while the company worked on restructuring.
Medidas de curto prazo foram necessárias enquanto a empresa trabalhava na reestruturação.
In Brazilian and Portuguese business/political discourse, 'medidas de curto prazo' is commonly discussed in contrast with 'medidas de longo prazo' (long-term measures). This terminology is frequently used in economic policy debates, corporate strategy discussions, and crisis management contexts in both Portuguese-speaking countries and English-speaking nations.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
temporary measuresinterim solutionsquick fixesimmediate actionsstopgap measures
Antonyms / Antônimos
long-term measurespermanent solutionsstrategic initiativeslasting reforms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
medidas de curto prazo
Standard usage in government, business, and academic contexts
Rio de Janeiro
medidas de curto prazo
No significant regional variation
São Paulo
medidas de curto prazo
Commonly used in business and corporate settings
Portugal
medidas de curto prazo
Identical usage; no regional differences

Related Words

long-term measuresinterim periodtemporary solutionquick fiximmediate actionexpedient measure

Related Idioms & Phrases

quick fix
band-aid solution
stop-gap measure
playing for time
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