collaborative workplace

[/kəˈlæbərətɪv ˈwɜrkpleɪs/]
nounpl: collaborative workplaces
ambiente de trabalho colaborativo
1. A work environment designed to encourage teamwork, open communication, and shared decision-making among employees
The company created a collaborative workplace by removing cubicles and installing open office spaces with shared work areas.
A empresa criou um ambiente de trabalho colaborativo removendo cubículos e instalando espaços abertos com áreas de trabalho compartilhadas.
2. An organizational culture that emphasizes cooperation, mutual support, and collective problem-solving
In a collaborative workplace, employees feel empowered to contribute ideas and work across departments.
Em um ambiente de trabalho colaborativo, os funcionários se sentem capacitados a contribuir com ideias e trabalhar entre departamentos.
The concept of collaborative workplaces became increasingly prominent in Brazilian corporate culture from the 2010s onward, particularly in tech startups in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. In the USA, it reflects a shift away from traditional hierarchical structures. Post-pandemic, this term has evolved to include hybrid and remote collaborative models. Brazilian companies often balance this Western management trend with hierarchical respect for authority.
NYC Slang
open-plan vibe / collaborative space
Synonyms / Sinônimos
team-oriented workplacecooperative work environmentopen workplace cultureinclusive work setting
Antonyms / Antônimos
siloed workplacehierarchical workplaceisolated work environment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ambiente de trabalho colaborativo
Standard usage throughout Brazil in corporate contexts
São Paulo
espaço de trabalho colaborativo
Common in tech and startup hubs; emphasizes modern workspace design
Rio de Janeiro
ambiente colaborativo
Shortened version commonly used in business discussions
Portugal
local de trabalho colaborativo
Portuguese preference for 'local' over 'ambiente' in some contexts

Related Words

teamworkopen officecommunicationshared workspacecross-functional teamsorganizational culture

Related Idioms & Phrases

breaking down silos
all hands on deck
pulling together
same page
synergy
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →