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considerable work
[/kənˈsɪdərəbl wɜːrk/]
noun phrase
trabalho considerável
1.
A substantial amount of effort, labor, or task that requires significant time and energy
Organizing the event was considerable work.
Organizar o evento foi um trabalho considerável.
2.
A project or task of notable importance or magnitude
The renovation required considerable work.
A renovação exigiu trabalho considerável.
NYC Slang
a lot of work, heavy lifting
Synonyms
substantial work
significant work
substantial effort
major task
heavy workload
Antonyms
minimal work
trivial work
light work
easy task
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
trabalho considerável
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
trampo pesado
Colloquial alternative meaning 'heavy work'
São Paulo
trabalho bastante
Alternative phrasing using 'bastante' for 'considerable'
Portugal
trabalho substancial
Formal alternative using 'substancial'
Related Idioms & Phrases
a lot on one's plate
a heavy workload
no small feat
blood, sweat, and tears
work one's fingers to the bone
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