Desempeño (en. Performance)

/desemˈpeɲo/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
The exercise of a function or role in a given context.
The team's performance was exceptional throughout the season.
El desempeño del equipo fue excepcional durante toda la temporada.
The effectiveness with which a task is carried out.
Her performance on the exam was outstanding.
Su desempeño en el examen fue sobresaliente.
Result or effectiveness in an activity or work.
Job performance is evaluated every six months.
El desempeño laboral es evaluado cada seis meses.

Etymology

From the verb "desempeñar," which comes from the Latin 'exemere.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Good performance
A satisfactory or positive performance in any activity.
buen desempeño
Professional performance
Performance in the workplace or professional field.
desempeño profesional
To play a role
To perform a specific function in a given context.
desempeñar un papel

Related Words

To perform
To carry out or execute an activity or function.
desempeñar
Performance
The result or benefit obtained from an activity.
rendimiento
Evaluation
The process of measuring performance or effectiveness in a task.
evaluación

Slang Meanings

High-level performance.
His performance was top-notch in the project.
Su desempeño fue de primer nivel en el proyecto.
Low performance.
The low performance in the report surprised the boss.
El bajo desempeño en el reporte sorprendió al jefe.