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additional work

[əˈdɪʃənəl wɜːrk]
nounpl: additional works
trabalho adicional
1. Extra tasks or labor beyond what was originally planned or required
The project required additional work to meet the new specifications.
O projeto exigiu trabalho adicional para atender às novas especificações.
2. Supplementary employment or tasks performed beyond regular duties
She took on additional work to earn extra income.
Ela assumiu trabalho adicional para ganhar renda extra.
3. Extra effort or labor needed to complete or improve something
The renovation needs additional work before we can move in.
A renovação precisa de trabalho adicional antes de podermos nos mudar.
NYC Slang
extra gigs
Synonyms
extra worksupplementary workadditional laborovertimeadded tasks
Antonyms
reduced workless workminimal work

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
trabalho adicional
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
trabalho extra
Commonly used alternative in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
serviço adicional
Often used in service industries
Portugal
trabalho suplementar
Formal/official preference in Portuguese Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

take on additional work
pile on additional work
require additional work
go the extra mile
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