visible progress

[VIZ-uh-bul PROG-res]
noun phrase
progresso visível
1. observable, noticeable advancement or improvement that can be clearly seen or measured
After months of training, the athlete made visible progress in her performance.
Após meses de treinamento, a atleta fez um progresso visível em seu desempenho.
2. tangible results or improvements that are evident to others without requiring explanation
The company showed visible progress in reducing carbon emissions.
A empresa mostrou progresso visível na redução de emissões de carbono.
3. concrete developmental movement that is perceptible or discernible
The child made visible progress in learning to read within the first semester.
A criança fez progresso visível no aprendizado da leitura no primeiro semestre.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'visible progress' is highly valued in professional, educational, and personal development settings. Brazilians often emphasize 'progresso visível' in business presentations and goal-setting discussions, while in the USA it's commonly used to demonstrate accountability and measurable results in corporate and educational environments.
NYC Slang
real results / you can see the gains
Synonyms / Sinônimos
tangible progressnoticeable advancementobservable improvementclear headwayevident development
Antonyms / Antônimos
stagnationregressioninvisible progresshidden setbackimperceptible change

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
progresso visível
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
progresso visível / avanço perceptível
both forms commonly used in business and educational contexts
São Paulo
progresso visível / progresso evidente
frequently used in corporate and academic settings
Portugal
progresso visível / progresso manifesto
'manifesto' is more common in formal Portuguese European contexts

Related Words

progressadvancementimprovementdevelopmentachievementheadwaybreakthrough

Related Idioms & Phrases

making headway
seeing the light at the end of the tunnel
moving forward
breaking ground
making strides
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