nounpl: coveralls (typically used in plural form)
macacão de trabalho
1. A one-piece garment that covers the entire body, typically worn by workers to protect their clothes
The mechanic wore blue coveralls while working on the car.
O mecânico usava um macacão azul enquanto trabalhava no carro.
2. Protective clothing consisting of pants and a shirt joined together as one garment
Safety regulations require workers to wear coveralls on the construction site.
As regulamentações de segurança exigem que os trabalhadores usem macacão no canteiro de obras.
Coveralls are standard workwear in both the USA and Brazil, particularly in construction, automotive, and industrial sectors. In Brazil, the term 'macacão' is widely recognized and commonly seen on construction sites and factories. The garment represents working-class professionalism and safety consciousness in both cultures.
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