flexi-time

[/ˈflɛksiˌtaɪm/]
nounpl: flexi-times
horário flexível
1. A work arrangement that allows employees to choose their own working hours within certain limits set by the employer
The company offers flexi-time, so employees can start work anytime between 7 and 10 AM.
A empresa oferece horário flexível, então os funcionários podem começar o trabalho em qualquer hora entre 7 e 10 da manhã.
2. A flexible working schedule that allows workers to adjust their hours to suit personal needs while meeting overall work requirements
Thanks to flexi-time, she can drop her kids at school before coming to the office.
Graças ao horário flexível, ela pode levar seus filhos à escola antes de vir para o escritório.
Flexi-time has become increasingly popular in Brazil and Portugal, particularly in tech companies and multinational corporations. It reflects modern work culture emphasizing employee autonomy and work-life balance. In the USA, the term is often shortened to 'flextime.' The concept aligns with Brazilian labor law discussions about worker rights and quality of life, though implementation varies by company and industry.
NYC Slang
flex hours
Synonyms / Sinônimos
flexible hoursflexible workingflextimeflexible scheduling
Antonyms / Antônimos
fixed hoursrigid schedulestandard hours9-to-5

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
horário flexível
Most common and widely understood term in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
expediente flexível
Alternative formal usage in corporate environment
São Paulo
horário flexível / banco de horas
Often combined with 'banco de horas' (time banking system) in corporate practices
Portugal
horário flexível / flexibilidade horária
Used similarly to Brazil; 'flexibilidade horária' is also common

Related Words

remote workwork-life balancetelecommutingcompressed work week

Related Idioms & Phrases

work flex
on a flex schedule
flexible work arrangement
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →