commuting time

[kəˈmjuːtɪŋ taɪm]
nounpl: commuting times
tempo de deslocamento
1. The period of time spent traveling from one's place of residence to work or another regular destination
My commuting time is about 45 minutes each way.
Meu tempo de deslocamento é de cerca de 45 minutos em cada trajeto.
2. The duration required to travel regularly between home and workplace
She reduced her commuting time by moving closer to the office.
Ela reduziu seu tempo de deslocamento ao se mudar para perto do escritório.
In Brazil, commuting time is a significant quality-of-life issue, particularly in major metropolitan areas like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro where traffic congestion can extend commutes to 2+ hours. In the USA and Brazil alike, remote work has increasingly changed discussions around commuting time since the COVID-19 pandemic.
NYC Slang
commute time (equally common); rush hour slog
Synonyms / Sinônimos
travel timetransit timejourney timecommute duration

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tempo de deslocamento
Most commonly used in formal and general contexts
São Paulo
tempo de trajeto
Alternative term frequently used in urban planning discussions
Rio de Janeiro
tempo de trajeto
Common in local transportation discourse
Portugal
tempo de deslocação
Portuguese spelling uses 'deslocação' instead of 'deslocamento'

Related Words

commutecommuterrush hourtrafficdaily commutetransportation

Related Idioms & Phrases

beat the rush
dodge the traffic
shorten one's commute
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