Portuguese · Work & Business
Prazo
[/ˈpɾazu/]
Deadline / Deadline
Intermediatenoun · m
Definition
The latest time or date by which something should be completed.
O último momento ou data até o qual algo deve ser concluído.
Example
O prazo para entrega é amanhã.
The delivery deadline is tomorrow.
Etymology
The term 'prazo' comes from the Latin 'prassus', referring to a fixed period or term. It transitioned into a broader term for any deadline or prescribed timeframe.
How & Where It’s Used
'Prazo' is used in both formal and informal registers, mainly in business and legal contexts, applied in spoken and written forms. It is commonly used in discussions about timelines and schedules.