Desempeño (en. Performance)
/desemˈpeɲo/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Act of fulfilling a duty or carrying out a function.
The employee's performance in their duties has been excellent.
El desempeño del empleado en sus funciones ha sido excelente.
Performance in a particular activity.
The academic performance of the students will be evaluated at the end of the semester.
El desempeño académico de los estudiantes se evaluará al final del semestre.
Result or fulfillment of a role or responsibility.
His performance as project leader was highly valued by everyone.
Su desempeño como líder del proyecto fue muy valorado por todos.
Etymology
Derived from the verb desempeñar, which comes from the Latin 'exempendiare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Work performance
Effectiveness and results at work.
desempeño laboral
High performance
Outstanding or exceptional performance in an activity.
alto desempeño
Academic performance
Results obtained in the educational field.
desempeño académico
Related Words
To perform
To carry out or execute a task or activity.
desempeñar
Performer
Person who carries out a function or activity.
desempeñador
Effective performance
Measure of actual performance compared to the expected.
desempeño efectivo
Slang Meanings
To be a star
At work, his performance is so good that it is said he is a star.
En el trabajo, su desempeño es tan bueno que se dice que es un crack.
To step up
He always steps up in difficult projects; his performance is admirable.
Siempre saca la cara en proyectos difíciles, su desempeño es admirable.