fixed desk

[/fɪkst desk/]
nounpl: fixed desks
mesa fixa
1. A permanent workstation in an office that is assigned to a specific employee and remains in the same location
She has a fixed desk on the third floor where she works every day.
Ela tem uma mesa fixa no terceiro andar onde trabalha todos os dias.
2. A stationary desk that cannot be moved or adjusted, as opposed to a flexible or hot-desking arrangement
The company replaced fixed desks with hot-desking to improve space utilization.
A empresa substituiu mesas fixas por espaços compartilhados para melhorar a utilização do espaço.
In Brazil, the concept of fixed desks is increasingly being replaced by hot-desking arrangements in modern tech companies and startups, particularly in São Paulo. Traditional corporate offices still maintain fixed desk assignments as a status symbol and sign of seniority. The shift toward flexible workspaces reflects broader changes in workplace culture influenced by remote work and collaborative office design trends.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
permanent deskassigned deskdedicated workstationstatic desk
Antonyms / Antônimos
hot deskhot-deskingflexible workspaceshared deskhot seat

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mesa fixa
Standard term used in modern office environments
Rio de Janeiro
mesa fixa / posto de trabalho fixo
Both terms are used interchangeably
São Paulo
mesa fixa / workstation permanente
Common in corporate and tech industries, often mixes English with Portuguese
Portugal
secretária fixa / mesa de trabalho permanente
Portuguese prefers 'secretária' for desk in formal contexts

Related Words

workstationoffice furnitureworkspacecubiclehot-deskingflexible office

Related Idioms & Phrases

nail down a fixed desk
claim a fixed desk
own one's desk
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