basic work
[ˈbeɪsɪk wɜːrk]
nounpl: basic works
trabalho básico
1. Fundamental or essential work that forms the foundation for more complex tasks or projects
Before starting the renovation, we need to complete the basic work on the foundation.
Antes de começar a reforma, precisamos completar o trabalho básico na fundação.
2. Preliminary or foundational labor required before advanced or specialized work can begin
The construction team focused on basic work such as site preparation and surveying.
A equipe de construção se concentrou em trabalho básico como preparação do local e levantamento topográfico.
3. Elementary or fundamental tasks in any field, skill, or discipline
Students must master basic work in mathematics before advancing to calculus.
Os alunos devem dominar o trabalho básico em matemática antes de avançar para cálculo.
In Brazilian Portuguese-speaking contexts, 'trabalho básico' is commonly used in construction, education, and professional training to describe foundational tasks. In the US, particularly in construction and project management, 'basic work' is essential terminology for phased project planning. The concept emphasizes the importance of completing essential groundwork before moving to more complex or advanced stages.
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