viável vs exequível
Portuguese word comparison
Listen to viável
Listen to exequível
| viável | exequível |
|---|---|
/vee-AH-vel/ adjective | /eh-zeh-KEE-vel/ adjective |
| feasible; capable of being done successfully or realistically | capable of being executed or carried out |
How they differ
"Exequível" focuses on the act of execution: something can be put into practice or implemented. Compared with "viável", it sounds more legal, administrative, or procedural, and less about overall practicality or economic sense.
When to use each
When to use viável: Use "viável" when you want a broader judgment that includes practicality, resources, and realism.
When to use exequível: Use "exequível" when the main point is whether a plan, order, or action can be carried out formally or operationally.
Side-by-side examples
- A proposta parece viável, mas ainda precisa de ajustes.
(The proposal seems feasible, but it still needs adjustments.) - A proposta é exequível, desde que o contrato seja assinado a tempo.
(The proposal is executable, as long as the contract is signed on time.)
Register & nuance: "Exequível" is formal and more common in legal, bureaucratic, or technical writing than in casual conversation.