singular task

[ˈsɪŋɡjələr tæsk]
noun phrasepl: singular tasks
tarefa singular / tarefa peculiar
1. A task that is unique, remarkable, or distinctly different from others; an unusual or distinctive assignment
Organizing the entire company's archives proved to be a singular task that required specialized skills.
Organizar os arquivos de toda a empresa foi uma tarefa singular que exigiu habilidades especializadas.
2. A task that stands out or is notable for its rarity or exceptional nature
Teaching a class of gifted children presented a singular task for even the most experienced educators.
Ensinar uma turma de crianças superdotadas apresentou uma tarefa peculiar até para educadores mais experientes.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'singular task' emphasizes the exceptionalness of an undertaking. In professional American English, it suggests something requiring special attention. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'tarefa singular' is often used in formal or literary contexts, while 'tarefa peculiar' may be more colloquial. The phrase is less commonly used in everyday speech and appears more frequently in written or formal discourse.
NYC Slang
a real one-off / a trip
Synonyms / Sinônimos
unusual taskremarkable taskdistinctive assignmentunique undertakingexceptional chore
Antonyms / Antônimos
routine taskordinary assignmentcommon choretypical duty

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tarefa singular / tarefa peculiar
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
tarefa singular
Formal and business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
tarefa de difícil execução
More emphasis on difficulty aspect
Portugal
tarefa singular / tarefa ímpar
'Ímpar' (uneven/odd) also used to mean unique

Related Words

singularityuniquenesstaskassignmentundertakingpeculiar

Related Idioms & Phrases

a task like no other
one-of-a-kind assignment
break the mold on a task
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