empreitadas
[em-prei-TA-das]
nounfemininepl: empreitadas
contracts, jobs, undertakings
1. Work contracted out to be done for a fixed price; a job or project undertaken by contract
The construction company won several empreitadas for the new highway project.
A construtora venceu várias empreitadas para o projeto da nova rodovia.
2. Any task or work that is assigned or undertaken, especially on a temporary basis
He took on various empreitadas to earn extra income during the summer.
Ele pegou várias empreitadas para ganhar renda extra durante o verão.
3. A piece of work or job done by contract rather than by wages
The painter completed three empreitadas before the end of the month.
O pintor completou três empreitadas antes do fim do mês.
Empreitadas are deeply embedded in Brazilian labor culture, particularly in construction, home renovation, and freelance work. The term reflects the prevalence of contract-based and informal work arrangements in Brazil, where many workers earn income through multiple empreitadas rather than traditional full-time employment. This model is especially common among skilled tradespeople like electricians, plumbers, painters, and construction workers.
NYC Slang
gigs, jobs, contracts
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