extra responsibility

[ˈɛkstrə rɪˈspɒnsəbɪlɪti]
noun phrasefemininepl: extra responsibilities / responsabilidades extras
responsabilidade extra
1. An additional duty or obligation beyond one's normal or expected duties
Taking on extra responsibility for the project management was challenging but rewarding.
Assumir responsabilidade extra pela gestão do projeto foi desafiador, mas gratificante.
2. Additional accountability or burden in a professional or personal context
The promotion came with extra responsibility and a higher salary.
A promoção veio acompanhada de responsabilidade extra e um salário mais alto.
3. Increased liability or duty of care
Parents have extra responsibility when supervising children's online activities.
Os pais têm responsabilidade extra ao supervisionar as atividades online das crianças.
In Brazilian workplace culture, taking on 'responsabilidade extra' is often viewed as a positive sign of ambition and commitment, frequently leading to career advancement. However, in Portugal and some European contexts, there is more emphasis on work-life balance and contractual obligations. In American corporate culture, extra responsibility is typically tied to promotions or bonuses, whereas in Brazil it may be expected without immediate compensation increase as part of career building.
NYC Slang
extra weight / added weight on someone's shoulders
Synonyms / Sinônimos
additional dutyextra dutyadded obligationincreased accountabilityadditional burdenfurther obligation
Antonyms / Antônimos
reduced responsibilityfewer dutiesless accountabilitydiminished obligation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
responsabilidade extra
Most common and widely understood throughout Brazil
São Paulo
responsabilidade adicional
More formal alternative used in corporate environments
Rio de Janeiro
responsabilidade extra / mais responsabilidade
Colloquial usage common in business and casual speech
Portugal
responsabilidade adicional / responsabilidade suplementar
Slightly more formal language preference in European Portuguese

Related Words

dutyobligationaccountabilityburdenliabilitycommitmenttaskassignment

Related Idioms & Phrases

to shoulder extra responsibility
to take on extra responsibility
to bear extra responsibility
more on someone's plate
pegar responsabilidade extra
assumir mais responsabilidade
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