chore

[/tʃɔːr/]
nounpl: chores
tarefa doméstica
1. a routine task or job that is often unpleasant or boring
Doing laundry is my least favorite chore.
Lavar roupa é minha tarefa doméstica menos favorita.
2. a difficult or tedious task
Writing the report was a real chore.
Escrever o relatório foi uma verdadeira tarefa árdua.
In American culture, chores are commonly assigned to children as part of household responsibility training and character building. In Brazil, 'tarefa doméstica' similarly reflects household management, though family structures may distribute these tasks differently. The concept emphasizes routine maintenance work rather than professional labor.
NYC Slang
gig (in modern context), grind (tedious task)
Synonyms / Sinônimos
taskjobdutyerrandworkassignment
Antonyms / Antônimos
pleasureentertainmentenjoymentfun

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tarefa doméstica / tarefa
most common usage in everyday Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
tarefa / obrigação
both terms commonly used interchangeably
Rio de Janeiro
tarefa / quefazer
quefazer used colloquially for household tasks
Portugal
tarefa / trabalho doméstico
trabalho doméstico more formal in European Portuguese

Related Words

householdresponsibilityobligationlabormaintenance

Related Idioms & Phrases

a thankless chore - uma tarefa ingrata
do one's chores - fazer suas tarefas domésticas
chore list - lista de tarefas
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