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extra work

[ˈɛkstrə wɜːrk]
noun
trabalho extra
1. Work done beyond the normal or required amount, often unpaid or compensated additionally
She had to do extra work to meet the deadline.
Ela teve que fazer trabalho extra para cumprir o prazo.
2. Additional tasks or responsibilities assigned beyond standard job duties
The extra work was piling up on his desk.
O trabalho extra estava se acumulando na mesa dele.
NYC Slang
gig work (when referring to additional side work)
Synonyms
overtimeadditional worksupplementary workadditional dutiesextra tasks
Antonyms
regular workstandard dutiesnormal hours

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
trabalho extra
Most common usage
São Paulo
trabalho extra / hora extra
Often used in professional contexts
Rio de Janeiro
trabalho extra
Standard usage
Portugal
trabalho extra / trabalho suplementar
More formal in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

going the extra mile
putting in extra hours
carrying extra weight (figuratively)
burning the midnight oil
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