coworking

[/koʊˈwɜrkɪŋ/]
nounmasculinepl: coworkings
coworking
1. A work arrangement where individuals from different companies or self-employed professionals share a common workspace, facilities, and amenities
She decided to work from a coworking space instead of renting her own office.
Ela decidiu trabalhar em um espaço de coworking em vez de alugar seu próprio escritório.
2. The practice of working alongside other professionals in a shared environment to promote collaboration and networking
Coworking has become increasingly popular among startups and freelancers.
O coworking tornou-se cada vez mais popular entre startups e freelancers.
Coworking has significantly transformed work culture in Brazil, particularly in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, where it serves as a hub for startups, tech entrepreneurs, and freelancers. The term is typically used in English in both Brazilian and Portuguese business contexts, reflecting the global nature of this work trend. It represents a shift from traditional office hierarchies to more flexible, collaborative work environments.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
shared workspacecollaborative workspaceopen office spacehot-desking
Antonyms / Antônimos
private officehome officeremote work

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
coworking
Commonly used in business contexts, often kept in English; also accepted as 'espaço de coworking'
São Paulo
coworking
Very common in tech and startup hubs; widely used without translation
Rio de Janeiro
coworking
Increasingly popular in creative and tech industries; English term predominates
Portugal
coworking
English term adopted; sometimes used with 'espaço de trabalho compartilhado' as alternative

Related Words

coworkerworkspacefreelancerstartupnetworkingcollaboration

Related Idioms & Phrases

work in a coworking space
coworking community
coworking culture
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