single-person project

[ˈsɪŋɡəl ˈpɜrsən ˈprɑːdʒekt]
nounpl: single-person projects
projeto de uma única pessoa
1. A work or task that is undertaken and completed by one individual without collaboration from others
The website redesign was a single-person project that took three months to complete.
O redesenho do site foi um projeto de uma única pessoa que levou três meses para ser concluído.
2. An initiative or endeavor managed solely by one person who bears full responsibility for its success or failure
She took on the single-person project of writing and publishing her own novel.
Ela assumiu o projeto de uma única pessoa de escrever e publicar seu próprio romance.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, single-person projects have become increasingly common with the rise of remote work, freelancing, and digital entrepreneurship. In Brazil, there's growing recognition of solo projects in the startup ecosystem and creative industries. In the USA, especially in tech and creative fields in NYC and Silicon Valley, solo projects are often viewed as entrepreneurial endeavors and badges of independence. The term reflects modern work culture's shift toward flexible, individual-driven contributions.
NYC Slang
solo gig; one-man show (informal)
Synonyms / Sinônimos
solo projectone-person projectindividual projectindependent project
Antonyms / Antônimos
collaborative projectteam projectgroup projectjoint venture

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
projeto de uma única pessoa
Standard and widely used term in business and academic contexts
São Paulo
projeto solo
More common in startup and tech communities
Rio de Janeiro
projeto individual
Frequently used in creative and academic fields
Portugal
projeto de uma só pessoa
Slightly different word order; 'individual' is also commonly used

Related Words

freelance worksolo entrepreneurshipindependent contractorself-directed workindividual contributor

Related Idioms & Phrases

go it alone
wear many hats
jack of all trades
fly solo
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