domestic worker
[dəˈmɛstɪk ˈwɜrkər]
nounpl: domestic workers
trabalhador(a) doméstico(a)
1. A person employed to perform household tasks such as cleaning, cooking, or childcare in someone else's home
The domestic worker cleaned the house every Tuesday morning.
A trabalhadora doméstica limpava a casa toda terça-feira de manhã.
2. An employee who works in a private residence providing domestic services
Many domestic workers in the city come from rural areas seeking employment.
Muitos trabalhadores domésticos na cidade vêm de áreas rurais em busca de emprego.
In Brazil, the term 'trabalhador(a) doméstico(a)' is the preferred modern and respectful designation. Historically, 'empregada doméstica' was the standard term, but it carries connotations of a hierarchical employer-employee relationship. The 'diarista' (day worker) is a very common employment arrangement in Brazilian households. Domestic work is a significant sector of the Brazilian economy, particularly employing women and migrants. In the USA, domestic workers come from diverse backgrounds and are protected by various labor laws, though enforcement remains an issue in the informal sector.
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