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casual work

[/ˈkæʒuəl wɜrk/]
noun
trabalho ocasional
1. Employment that is temporary, irregular, or without a long-term contract, often without benefits or job security
She took on casual work at the restaurant during the summer holidays.
Ela aceitou um trabalho ocasional no restaurante durante as férias de verão.
2. Work performed on an as-needed basis, typically paid by the hour or by the task
Many students engage in casual work to support their studies.
Muitos estudantes realizam trabalho ocasional para sustentar seus estudos.
NYC Slang
gig work, side hustle
Synonyms
temporary workpart-time workgig workfreelance workodd jobs
Antonyms
permanent employmentfull-time workstable job

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
trabalho ocasional
Most common term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
trabalho temporário
Also commonly used in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
bico
Informal colloquial term for odd jobs or casual work
Portugal
trabalho ocasional
Standard Portuguese term; also 'trabalho precário' for precarious work

Related Idioms & Phrases

make ends meet
odd jobs
pick up work
piece work
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