Portuguese Phrase
Priorizo bem as tarefas.
Meaning
Literally, ‘I prioritize the tasks well.’ It conveys that the speaker arranges or tackles tasks in an effective order, showing good time‑management skills.
When to use
Use this sentence when you want to highlight your ability to manage work, study or household duties efficiently, especially in a professional meeting, a job interview, or a casual conversation about daily routines.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Priorizobemastarefas
Priorizo (verb)
First‑person singular present indicative of the regular verb priorizar (to prioritize).
bem (adverb)
Adverb of manner meaning ‘well’; it modifies the verb and never agrees in gender or number.
as (definite article)
Plural feminine definite article that agrees with the noun tarefas.
tarefas (noun)
Feminine plural noun meaning ‘tasks’ or ‘assignments’; the subject of the sentence is implied (eu).
🗨In Conversation
Priorizo bem as tarefas.
I prioritize the tasks well.
Isso ajuda a terminar tudo a tempo, né?
That helps finish everything on time, right?
✕Common Mistakes
Bom priorizo as tarefas.
‘Bom’ is an adjective; the correct adverb to modify a verb is ‘bem’.
Prioriz as tarefas.
Do not forget the final ‘-o’; the verb ends with –o in the first‑person singular present.
Priorizo bem tarefas.
If you drop the article, the sentence sounds incomplete in Portuguese.
↔Alternatives
Organizo bem as tarefas.
I organize the tasks well.
Dou prioridade às tarefas.
I give priority to the tasks.
Tenho boa prioridade nas tarefas.
I have good priority in the tasks.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, talking about how you ‘priorize’ or ‘organize’ tasks is common in professional settings. The adverb bem adds a nuance of competence; avoid swapping it with bom, which is an adjective and would be grammatically incorrect here (e.g., *Bom priorizo as tarefas* is wrong).

