time block

[/taɪm blɑk/]
nounpl: time blocks
bloco de tempo
1. A scheduled period of time dedicated to a specific task or activity, where distractions are minimized and focus is maximized
I use time blocking to dedicate two hours every morning to writing.
Eu uso blocos de tempo para dedicar duas horas cada manhã à escrita.
2. A productivity technique where a person divides their day into blocks of time, each assigned to accomplish specific tasks
Time blocking helps me manage my schedule more effectively.
Os blocos de tempo me ajudam a gerenciar meu cronograma de forma mais eficaz.
Time blocking has become increasingly popular in Brazilian corporate culture and among digital entrepreneurs, particularly in São Paulo's startup scene. The technique is often discussed in Portuguese productivity blogs and business literature, though the English term 'time block' is frequently used even in Portuguese-language contexts. It reflects a modern approach to work-life balance and productivity that resonates with both Brazilian and American professional cultures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
time slottime chunkscheduling blockdedicated time
Antonyms / Antônimos
multitaskingcontext switchingfragmented schedule

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
bloco de tempo
Most common translation; widely used in business and productivity contexts
General Brazilian
agendamento em bloco
Alternative phrasing emphasizing the scheduling aspect
São Paulo
bloco de tempo / time block
Often used in English in corporate environments; Portuguese equivalent gaining adoption
Portugal
bloco de tempo / período bloqueado
Portuguese preference for 'período bloqueado' in some contexts

Related Words

productivitytime managementschedulingfocusdeep workcalendar blocking

Related Idioms & Phrases

time is money
make time for something
block out time
time crunch
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