prazo
deadline, term, time limit
Advanced Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ˈpɾa.zu/
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Cultural Note
While deadlines exist in Brazilian work culture, the relationship with them can be more flexible than in northern European or American contexts. The phrase 'para ontem' (for yesterday) is commonly used humorously to describe urgent deadlines that should have already been met.
📝 Example Sentences
O prazo para entregar o trabalho é sexta-feira.
The deadline to submit the assignment is Friday.
Não vamos conseguir cumprir o prazo.
We won't be able to meet the deadline.
O prazo foi estendido por mais uma semana.
The deadline was extended by one more week.