tangible

[/ˈtændʒəbl/]
adjective
tangível
1. able to be touched or felt; having physical form or substance
The tangible benefits of the new policy are already visible.
Os benefícios tangíveis da nova política já são visíveis.
2. clearly perceptible or real; not vague or abstract
We need tangible evidence to support our claims.
Precisamos de evidências tangíveis para apoiar nossas afirmações.
3. definite and clear to the mind; concrete
The company showed tangible progress in reducing costs.
A empresa apresentou progresso tangível na redução de custos.
In both American and Brazilian business contexts, 'tangible' is frequently used when discussing measurable outcomes, ROI, and concrete deliverables. It reflects a preference for evidence-based communication in corporate environments across both cultures. The word emphasizes practicality over theory.
NYC Slang
real/legit (informal equivalent when referring to concrete evidence or results)
Synonyms / Sinônimos
concretephysicalmaterialpalpableperceptiblerealsolid
Antonyms / Antônimos
intangibleabstractimmaterialinvisibleimperceptiblevague

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
tangível
standard usage in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
tangível
common in business and academic discourse
São Paulo
tangível
widely used in corporate and financial contexts
Portugal
tangível
identical usage; standard European Portuguese form

Related Words

tangibilitytangiblytouchsubstanceconcretemanifest

Related Idioms & Phrases

tangible assets
tangible results
tangible proof
hold something tangible
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