commute time

[kəˈmjuːt taɪm]
nounpl: commute times
tempo de deslocamento
1. The duration of time spent traveling from one's home to workplace or another regular destination
My commute time is about 45 minutes each way.
Meu tempo de deslocamento é de cerca de 45 minutos para cada lado.
2. The period required for a journey between two fixed points on a regular basis
She reduced her commute time by working from home two days a week.
Ela reduziu seu tempo de deslocamento trabalhando de casa dois dias por semana.
3. The total time allocated for traveling to and from work during a workday
Long commute times can affect employee productivity and work-life balance.
Tempos longos de deslocamento podem afetar a produtividade e o equilíbrio entre vida profissional e pessoal.
In the USA and Brazil, commute time is a significant factor in quality of life discussions and housing decisions. Americans often use this term in job negotiations and relocation discussions. In Brazil, particularly in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, long commute times are a common workplace topic due to traffic congestion. The concept has gained importance with the rise of remote work post-2020, where reducing commute time became a major employment benefit.
NYC Slang
commute
Synonyms / Sinônimos
travel timejourney timetransit timecommuting time
Antonyms / Antônimos
remote workwork from home

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tempo de deslocamento
Most common and neutral term used across Brazil
São Paulo
tempo de trajeto
Alternative term commonly used in the metropolitan area
Rio de Janeiro
tempo de deslocamento
Preferred in formal contexts
Portugal
tempo de deslocação
Portuguese spelling uses 'deslocação' instead of 'deslocamento'

Related Words

commutecommuterrush hourtrafficpublic transportationcarpool

Related Idioms & Phrases

beat the commute
a long commute
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