team morale

[tim məˈræl]
noun
moral da equipe
1. The confidence, enthusiasm, and sense of purpose shared by members of a group or organization working toward a common goal
The team morale improved significantly after winning the championship.
A moral da equipe melhorou significativamente após ganhar o campeonato.
2. The emotional and psychological state of a team that affects their motivation and performance
Poor team morale can lead to decreased productivity and higher turnover rates.
A baixa moral da equipe pode levar à diminuição da produtividade e maiores taxas de rotatividade.
3. The collective spirit and attitude of team members toward their work and each other
The manager worked hard to boost team morale during the difficult project.
O gerente trabalhou para elevar a moral da equipe durante o projeto difícil.
In Brazilian corporate culture, team morale (moral da equipe) is increasingly recognized as crucial to productivity and retention. American companies often use 'team morale' in management contexts, while in Portugal the term 'moral da equipa' follows European Portuguese conventions. The concept emphasizes collective psychological well-being rather than individual performance in workplace settings.
NYC Slang
team vibe, team energy, the mood of the crew
Synonyms / Sinônimos
team spiritesprit de corpsmoraleteam attitudegroup confidence
Antonyms / Antônimos
low moraledemoralizationteam discordpoor team spirit

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
moral da equipe
Standard usage across Brazil; most common formal term
São Paulo
astral da equipe
Informal/colloquial alternative commonly used in corporate settings
Rio de Janeiro
ânimo do time
Alternative expression emphasizing mood and enthusiasm
Portugal
moral da equipa
Portuguese European equivalent; uses 'equipa' instead of 'equipe'

Related Words

motivationengagementteam dynamicsworkplace cultureemployee satisfactionteam cohesion

Related Idioms & Phrases

boost team morale
lift team morale
damage team morale
keep morale high
morale is in the gutter
riding high on morale
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