Meaning
Refers to a period of time for future planning or outcomes.
Cultural Background
Due to past economic instability, Brazilians are often perceived as 'imediatistas' (short-term focused). Using 'a longo prazo' in a business context shows you are a serious, strategic thinker. In Portugal, the phrase is frequently used in the context of EU structural funds, where projects are planned over decades. In the oil-rich Angolan economy, 'a longo prazo' is used to discuss the diversification of the economy away from petroleum. In startups, 'curto prazo' is often synonymous with 'survival,' while 'longo prazo' is synonymous with 'exit strategy' or 'IPO'.
Sound like a CEO
Use 'a longo prazo' instead of 'no futuro' to sound more strategic and professional in meetings.
No Crase!
Never put an accent on the 'a' in 'a longo prazo'. It's a common mistake even for native speakers.
Meaning
Refers to a period of time for future planning or outcomes.
Sound like a CEO
Use 'a longo prazo' instead of 'no futuro' to sound more strategic and professional in meetings.
No Crase!
Never put an accent on the 'a' in 'a longo prazo'. It's a common mistake even for native speakers.
The 'Jeitinho' Contrast
Brazilians value 'desenrascar' (finding a way), but they respect those who can plan 'a longo prazo'.
Test Yourself
Complete a frase com a forma correta (curto, médio ou longo).
Para a aposentadoria, precisamos pensar a _______ prazo.
Retirement (aposentadoria) is a classic long-term goal.
Qual é a preposição correta para esta expressão formal?
____ longo prazo, as ações devem valorizar.
'A' is the most formal and standard preposition for this expression.
Combine a situação com o prazo mais adequado.
1. Comprar pão | 2. Comprar um carro | 3. Salvar o planeta
Bread is immediate (short), a car takes some saving (medium), and the planet's health is a generational goal (long).
Complete o diálogo de entrevista de emprego.
Entrevistador: Quais são seus planos na empresa? Candidato: Eu quero aprender tudo agora e, a _______ prazo, liderar uma equipe.
Leading a team is usually a long-term career goal.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesPara a aposentadoria, precisamos pensar a _______ prazo.
Retirement (aposentadoria) is a classic long-term goal.
____ longo prazo, as ações devem valorizar.
'A' is the most formal and standard preposition for this expression.
1. Comprar pão | 2. Comprar um carro | 3. Salvar o planeta
Bread is immediate (short), a car takes some saving (medium), and the planet's health is a generational goal (long).
Entrevistador: Quais são seus planos na empresa? Candidato: Eu quero aprender tudo agora e, a _______ prazo, liderar uma equipe.
Leading a team is usually a long-term career goal.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsYes, it is very common in spoken Portuguese, but 'a longo prazo' is preferred in formal writing.
Usually, it refers to a period between 1 and 5 years, but it depends on the context (business vs. personal).
Always 'curto prazo' because 'prazo' is masculine.
No, this expression is strictly for future perspectives and planning.
Yes, it's used for very immediate things, like 'within days or weeks'.
The best translation is 'A longo prazo'.
Yes, it is the standard word for deadline or timeframe in all Lusophone countries.
It's rare and sounds like a translation from English. Stick to 'prazo'.
The opposite is 'a curto prazo' or 'imediatamente'.
Not really. It's too structured for slang, though it's used in normal daily conversation.
Related Phrases
Dar um prazo
similarTo set a deadline.
Em breve
similarSoon.
Para sempre
contrastForever.
Imediatamente
contrastImmediately.
