tangível

[tɐ̃ˈʒivɛl]
adjectivepl: tangíveis
tangible
1. able to be touched or felt; having physical substance
The tangible benefits of exercise are improved health and increased energy.
Os benefícios tangíveis do exercício são a saúde melhorada e o aumento de energia.
2. real and able to be perceived or understood clearly; concrete
We need tangible proof of the company's financial improvement.
Precisamos de provas tangíveis da melhoria financeira da empresa.
3. definite and clear; not vague or abstract
The project produced tangible results within the first quarter.
O projeto produziu resultados tangíveis no primeiro trimestre.
In Brazilian business and academic contexts, 'tangível' is commonly used to distinguish concrete, measurable outcomes from theoretical or abstract concepts. The word reflects a preference in professional discourse for evidence-based results and clear, demonstrable progress. It's particularly prevalent in corporate reports, legal documents, and government communications where measurable impact is emphasized.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
concretopalpávelmaterialsensívelevidenterealcorpóreo
Antonyms / Antônimos
intangívelabstratoimaterialincorpóreovagoinvisível

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tangível
Standard usage throughout Brazil in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
tangível
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese; universal in European Portuguese
Business/Academic
tangível
Frequently used in corporate, legal, and academic discourse

Related Words

tangênciatocartátilrealidadematerialidadepalpabilidade

Related Idioms & Phrases

tangíveis benefícios (tangible benefits)
resultados tangíveis (tangible results)
evidência tangível (tangible evidence)
prova tangível (tangible proof)
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